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    Departure time: May 30 at
    Departure city: Charters Towers
    Departure location: Charters Towers
    Arrival time: May 30 at
    Destination city: Cairns
    Destination location: 142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)
    Operated by: Greyhound AustraliaGreyhound Australia
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Charters Towers to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$67
Average Bus Trip Duration17h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:05pm
Distance354 km
Latest bus departure8:40pm

Charters Towers to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charters Towers - Cairns

  1. How long is the bus ride from Charters Towers to Cairns?

    The typical travel time from Charters Towers to Cairns by bus is around 17h. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Cairns in 17h

  2. How far is Charters Towers from Cairns?

    Charters Towers and Cairns are 356 km (221 miles) apart.

  3. What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Cairns?

    The least expensive option to go from Charters Towers to Cairns would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$67, making this your best choice for this trip.

  4. How much does it cost to take the bus from Charters Towers to Cairns?

    The bus from Charters Towers to Cairns will cost you US$67, on average.

  5. Can I take an overnight bus from Charters Towers to Cairns?

    Yes! If you're heading from Charters Towers to Cairns, you'll find buses departing until 8:40pm and arriving the next day.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Charters Towers to Cairns, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$90 to US$90 for a bus ticket from Charters Towers to Cairns based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$90 which is on 2025-05-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Charters Towers to Cairns.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Charters Towers to Cairns, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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