What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $75 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Surprise and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Mount Surprise and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Cairns and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

How far is it from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers?

The distance between Mount Surprise and Charters Towers is 638 km. The road distance is 408.1 km.

How do I travel from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers without a car is to bus via Cairns which takes 14h 4m and costs $160 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Surprise to Charters Towers bus from?

Mount Surprise to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, depart from Mount Surprise station.

Where does the Mount Surprise to Charters Towers bus arrive?

Mount Surprise to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Trans North Bus & Coach, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Surprise to Charters Towers is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Mount Surprise to Charters Towers - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers by bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Ravenshoebus
2. Drive from Ravenshoe to Tullycar
3. Take the train from Tully to Townsvilletrain
4. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
11h 24m
$83–1,445
Drive 408.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Surprise to Charters Towerscar 408.1 km
4h 44m
$78–112
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Cairns Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
14h 4m
$162–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mount Surprise to Cairns Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
14h 20m
$152–226

Mount Surprise to Charters Towers by bus and foot

3Weekly Services

14h 4mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers.

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Distance: 637.9 km
Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Mount Surprise, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Mount Surprise to Charters Towers All Souls School via Cairns Central Station, Cairns, and Townsville in around 14h 4m.

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