What is the cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Charters Towers?

The cheapest way to get from Port Douglas to Charters Towers is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 6h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Charters Towers?

The fastest way to get from Port Douglas to Charters Towers is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $240 - $550.

How far is it from Port Douglas to Charters Towers?

The distance between Port Douglas and Charters Towers is 501 km. The road distance is 541 km.

How do I travel from Port Douglas to Charters Towers without a car?

The best way to get from Port Douglas to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 10h 36m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Port Douglas to Charters Towers?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Port Douglas to Charters Towers, including transfers.

Can I drive from Port Douglas to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Douglas to Charters Towers is 541 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Port Douglas to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

Port Douglas to Charters Towers - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Port Douglas to Charters Towers by bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Bus, fly, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CNS - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towerscar
6h 1m
$246–525
Bus, train via Charters Towers station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
11h 57m
$64–1,905
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus
3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
10h 36m
$120–180
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus
11h 2m
$92–1,410
Drive 541 km
1. Drive from Port Douglas to Charters Towerscar 541 km
6h 31m
$103–149

Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

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1hAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 501 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Port Douglas, QLD, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Port Douglas to Charters Towers All Souls School via Port Douglas, Cairns Central Station, and Townsville in around 10h 36m.

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