There are 4 ways to get from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain Tilt Train
3h 7m$167–1,063Drive 257.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sandscar 257.7 km
3h 8m$46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Benarabybus Pm16
5h 59m$80–116Taxi, train, line 501 bus, line 510 bus
- Take the taxi from Burrum Heads to Howardtaxi
- Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain
- Take the bus from Goondoon Street at Apex Park to Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plazabus 501 / ...
- Take the bus from Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza to Booth Ave near Salmon St hail 'n' ridebus 510
5h 33m$94–970
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $160 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands. However, there are services departing from Howard St at Burrum Heads Hall and arriving at Benaraby via Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Gladstone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Burrum Heads and Tannum Sands is 278 km. The road distance is 257.7 km.
The best way to get from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $160 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands, including transfers.
Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hervey Bay station.
Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $160 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Burrum Heads, QLD, Australia and Tannum Sands, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Gladstone once daily. Tickets cost $35–867 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hervey Bay to Benaraby once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Howard to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–867
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $692
- Heritage Class
- $867
Train from Howard to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–867
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $692
- Heritage Class
- $867
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hervey Bay to Benaraby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Goondoon Street at Apex Park to Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza to Booth Ave near Salmon St hail 'n' ride
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5561 2670
- Website
- 131008.com
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5277 9000
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Benaraby station.
Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Gladstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Burrum Heads to Tannum Sands.
There are 48+ hotels available in Tannum Sands.







