There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Howard by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Canberra International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CBR - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
5h 24m$503–885Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain
24h 20m$139–1,404Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain
23h 22m$150–1,414Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus
24h 31m$216–445Drive 1,402.6 km
- Drive from Canberra to Howardcar 1,402.6 km
16h 8m$253–365Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane SYD - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
6h 21m$268–692Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howardbus
32h 53m$237–348
Canberra to Howard by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Howard is to train which costs $130 - $1,400 and takes 24h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Howard is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 24m and costs $500 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Howard. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Kent St at City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Howard. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Howard via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
The distance between Canberra and Howard is 1217 km. The road distance is 1402.6 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Howard without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 22m and costs $150 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Canberra to Howard, including transfers.
Canberra to Howard bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Howard train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Howard is to bus which takes 24h 31m and costs $210 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $1,400 and takes 24h 20m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Howard, QLD, Australia?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Howard via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 24h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $35–55
- First Class
- $50–80
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wollongong Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- transportnsw.info
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5277 9000
- Website
- 131008.com
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
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5561 2670
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Howard bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Howard train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Howard is 1403 km. It takes approximately 16h 8m to drive from Canberra to Howard.
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