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How to get fromSydney to Charters Towersby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Charters Towers by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane SYD - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    7h 34m
    $209–508

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus bus
    36h 41m
    $245–5,204

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus bus
    40h 34m
    $349–615

  4. Drive 1,923.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Charters Towerscar car 1,923.3 km
    22h 8m
    $341–493

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stockland Shopping Centre to Blue Care Community Centrebus bus
    44h 45m
    $367–607

Sydney to Charters Towers by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration36h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,843.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to Charters Towers All Souls School via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Townsville in around 40h 34m.

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