What is the cheapest way to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers is to ferry and drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers is to ferry and drive which takes 2h and costs $50 - $75.

How far is it from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers?

The distance between Picnic Bay and Charters Towers is 152 km.

How do I travel from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs $60 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Picnic Bay to Charters Towers - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers by ferry, bus, train, or car

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 Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus Mount Isa
3h 58m
$60–86
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Drive from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Charters Towerscar
2h
$55–71
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain Inlander
5h 36m
$56–582
Ferry, bus via Mater Health Services
1. Take the ferry from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal to Breakwater Ferry Terminalferry 1F
2. Take the bus from Mater Health Services to Blue Care Community Centrebus Charters Towers
4h 40m
$66–86

Picnic Bay to Charters Towers by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers.

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Distance: 152 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Picnic Bay, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Picnic Bay to Charters Towers. However, you can take the line 250 bus to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, walk to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, 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 bus from Granite St at Birt Street to Charters Towers station via Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal Stop 2, Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Ferry Terminal, Breakwater Terminal, Flinders St at Townsville station, and Townsville station in around 5h 36m.

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