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How to get fromCanberra to Howardby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Howard by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CBR - HVB
    2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $503–1,095

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train
    24h 20m
    $151–1,387

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus
    24h 31m
    $216–450

  4. Drive  1,402.6 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Howardcar car 1,402.6 km
    16h 8m
    $295–426

  5. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    3. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $269–627

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howardbus bus
    33h 41m
    $249–370

Canberra to Howard by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration24h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,216.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Howard, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Canberra Station to Howard via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 24h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Kent St at City Hall in around 24h 31m.

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