There are 7 ways to get from Grafton to Howard by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
8h 59m$67–1,260Bus via Maryborough
- Take the bus from Grafton to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
13h 19m$86–149Drive 589.8 km
- Drive from Grafton to Howardcar 589.8 km
6h 26m$105–151Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
7h 7m$304–775Bus
- Take the bus from Grafton to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howardbus Pm16
16h 21m$123–222Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CFS - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
10h 18m$620–1,074Train to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Bundaberg, train
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane CFS - BDB
- Take the train from Bundaberg to Howardtrain
10h 10m$581–1,266
Grafton to Howard by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grafton to Howard is to bus via Maryborough which costs $85 - $150 and takes 13h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Grafton to Howard is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Grafton to Howard. However, there are services departing from Grafton and arriving at Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Kent St at City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Grafton station to Howard. However, there are services departing from Grafton Station and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Grafton and Howard is 575 km. The road distance is 589.8 km.
The best way to get from Grafton to Howard without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $65 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Grafton to Howard, including transfers.
Grafton to Howard bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Grafton station.
Grafton to Howard train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Grafton Station.
The best way to get from Grafton to Howard is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs $65 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Maryborough, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 13h 19m.
What companies run services between Grafton, NSW, Australia and Howard, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Grafton Station to Howard via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grafton to Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Kent St at City Hall in around 13h 19m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–410
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–850
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Bundaberg via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Bundaberg via Melbourne, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $28–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $20–26
- First
- $28–40
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- 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
Train from Bundaberg to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–218
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $18–40
- AChoice
- $10–14
- Gold Class
- $174
- Heritage Class
- $218
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–27
- First Class
- $24–40
Train from Grafton Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $18–27
- First Class
- $24–40
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Grafton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Grafton to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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
Grafton to Howard bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Grafton to Howard train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grafton to Howard is 590 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Grafton to Howard.
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