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Next departures from Charters Towers to Cairns on 30 September
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Greyhound Australia
Charters Towers
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)CheapestFastest
Greyhound Australia
Charters Towers
142 Bunda St, Cairns Train Station, Bus stop (Platform 1)No tags

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Bus Charters Towers to Cairns: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$77
Average bus trip duration17h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure05:05
Distance220 miles
Latest bus departure20:40

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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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Charters Towers to Cairns was searched and found on 30 Sept 2025 with a price of US$75

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$75 to US$78 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$75, which is on 2025-09-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Charters Towers to Cairns.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Charters Towers to Cairns.

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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