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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train Tilt Train
    7h 2m
    $42–1,102

  2. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    8h 21m
    $73–116

  3. Drive  353.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Howardcar car 353.1 km
    3h 59m
    $64–93

  4. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $291–589

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howardbus bus Pm16
    10h 10m
    $89–129

  6. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane OOL - HVB
    2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    $442–892

Gold Coast to Howard by tram and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Howard, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Howard via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Kent St at City Hall in around 8h 21m.

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