There are 7 ways to get from Helensvale to Childers by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
7h 38m$58–1,126Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childersbus Au050 / ...
9h 21m$74–118Drive 370.3 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Childerscar 370.3 km
4h 7m$68–98Train, fly to Bundaberg, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane BNE - BDB
- Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus
5h 25m$206–357Train, bus via Brisbane
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus Cairns / ...
9h 57m$80–170Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus Pm16
10h 22m$70–100Train, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
5h 28m$232–532
Helensvale to Childers by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Childers is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Childers is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Childers. However, there are services departing from Helensvale L1 bus stop and arriving at Childers via Beenleigh and Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Childers. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Helensvale and Childers is 383 km. The road distance is 370.3 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Childers without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $55 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Helensvale to Childers, including transfers.
Helensvale to Childers bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Helensvale to Childers train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Childers is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $55 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Childers via Roma Street, Howard, and Howard in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childers twice daily. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Bundaberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Helensvale to Childers bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Childers station.
Helensvale to Childers train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Childers is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Helensvale to Childers.
There are nine+ hotels available in Childers.





