What is the cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers is to ferry and bus which costs $190 - $230 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $190 - $230.

How far is it from Palm Island to Charters Towers?

The distance between Palm Island and Charters Towers is 199 km.

How do I travel from Palm Island to Charters Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $190 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Palm Island to Charters Towers - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers by ferry, bus, or train

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus Mount Isa
4h 57m
$198–223
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain Inlander
6h 36m
$193–719
Ferry, bus via Townsville
1. Take the ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Mater Health Services to Blue Care Community Centrebus Charters Towers
5h 39m
$204–224

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palm Island to Charters Towers.

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Distance: 199 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Palm Island, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Palm Island to Charters Towers. However, you can take the ferry to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, walk to Townsville, then take the bus to Charters Towers All Souls School. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Palm Island Jetty to Charters Towers station via Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville station in around 6h 36m.

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