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  • Departure time: 8 August at
    Departure city: Charters Towers
    Departure location: Charters Towers
    Arrival time: 8 August 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$81
Average bus trip duration17h 35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure05:05
Distance220 miles

Charters Towers to Cairns Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Charters Towers - Cairns

  1. What's the distance between Charters Towers and Cairns by coach?

    The journey from Charters Towers to Cairns by coach covers an approximate distance of 221 miles (356 km).

  2. How can I get from Charters Towers to Cairns without driving?

    You can reach Cairns from Charters Towers by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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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$72 to US$77 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$72, which is on 2025-08-24.

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.

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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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