There are 7 ways to get from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
5h 36m$84–1,114Drive 312.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creekcar 312.2 km
3h 31m$57–83Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childersbus Au050 / ...
6h 16m$82–117Fly to Bundaberg, bus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane BNE - BDB
- Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus
4h 19m$229–386Bus via Childers (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus Cairns / ...
7h 55m$107–194Bus via Brisbane Roma Street
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus Pm16
8h 20m$97–131Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
4h 22m$267–543
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Coach Terminal and arriving at Childers via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Brisbane and Apple Tree Creek is 320 km. The road distance is 312.2 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $80 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek, including transfers.
Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $80 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Apple Tree Creek, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $40–1,056 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childers twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Bundaberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Bundaberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $100–170
Bus from Hervey Bay to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Flexible
- $22–45
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hervey Bay to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Childers station.
Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Brisbane to Apple Tree Creek.
There are nine+ hotels available in Apple Tree Creek.












