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How to get fromHoward to Airlie Beachby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Howard to Airlie Beach by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Howard to Airlie Beachbus bus Pm16
    11h 40m
    $100–150

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howard to Bundabergtrain train Tilt Train
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    13h 18m
    $93–2,924

  3. Drive 835.4 km

    1. Drive from Howard to Airlie Beachcar car 835.4 km
    9h 36m
    $149–215

  4. Taxi to Hervey Bay, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane HVB - PPP
    7h 8m
    $550–1,182

  5. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    16h 21m
    $130–220

  6. Taxi to Hervey Bay, fly to Mackay, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane HVB - MKY
    3. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    9h 37m
    $606–736

  7. Train to Bundaberg, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Take the train from Howard to Bundabergtrain train
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane BDB - PPP
    8h 50m
    $474–1,576

Howard to Airlie Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 860.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Howard, QLD, Australia and Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Howard to Airlie Beach once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Howard to Airlie Beach Central via Bundaberg, Proserpine, and Proserpine, Mill Street in around 13h 18m.

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