There are 10 ways to get from Taree to Charters Towers by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane PQQ - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
11h 48m$604–954Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
32h 12m$222–5,649Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
38h 39m$343–578Drive 1,746.9 km
- Drive from Taree to Charters Towerscar 1,746.9 km
20h 31m$373–538Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane NTL - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
12h 38m$365–1,524Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane SYD - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
12h 37m$266–803Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane CFS - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
12h 35m$474–1,185Train, bus to Armidale, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Urunga Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airportbus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane ARM - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
17h 20m$615–1,004Train, train to Tamworth, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Maitland Stationtrain
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Stationtrain
- Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane TMW - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls Schoolbus
16h 21m$591–1,137Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane SYD - PPP
- Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain
- Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centrebus
16h 16m$365–2,117
Taree to Charters Towers by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Taree to Charters Towers is to train and fly and bus which costs $260 - $850 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Taree to Charters Towers is to train and fly and bus which takes 11h 48m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Taree to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Taree and arriving at Charters Towers All Souls School via Brisbane Roma Street and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Taree station to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Charters Towers station via Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 12m.
The distance between Taree and Charters Towers is 1732 km. The road distance is 1746.9 km.
The best way to get from Taree to Charters Towers without a car is to train which takes 32h 12m and costs $220 - $6,000.
It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Taree to Charters Towers, including transfers.
Taree to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Taree station.
Taree to Charters Towers train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Taree to Charters Towers is to train which takes 32h 12m and costs $220 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 38h 39m.
What companies run services between Taree, NSW, Australia and Charters Towers, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Taree Station to Charters Towers station via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 32h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taree to Charters Towers All Souls School via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Townsville in around 38h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,300
Flights from Port Macquarie to Townsville Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–650
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Townsville Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,000
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
Flights from Armidale to Townsville Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,400
Flights from Tamworth to Townsville Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Tamworth to Townsville Airport via Sydney International Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–450
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Armidale to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
Flights from Armidale to Townsville Airport via Coffs Harbour Airport, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
Flights from Armidale to Townsville Airport via Tamworth, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $250–800
Flights from Tamworth to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $240–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–490
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
Train from Taree Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Taree Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–27
Train from Taree Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $19–29
- First Class
- $30–45
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–65
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–27
- First Class
- $29–45
Train from Taree Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–27
- First Class
- $29–45
Train from Taree Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $17–26
- First Class
- $27–40
Train from Maitland Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $22–35
- First Class
- $30–50
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–65
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,904
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,916
- Heritage Class
- $4,904
Train from Townsville station to Charters Towers station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–526
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $26–45
- AChoice
- $26–35
- Gold Class
- $420
- Heritage Class
- $526
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–933
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $745
- Heritage Class
- $933
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Taree to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $130–240
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Townsville to Charters Towers All Souls School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–290
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
Bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Trans North Bus & Coach
- Book at
- Trans North Bus & Coach
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Booking & Getting There
Taree to Charters Towers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Charters Towers is 1h behind Taree. It is currently 4:44 AM in Taree and 3:44 AM in Charters Towers.
Taree to Charters Towers train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taree to Charters Towers is 1747 km. It takes approximately 20h 31m to drive from Taree to Charters Towers.
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