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How to get fromHoward to Cairnsby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Howard to Cairns by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Hervey Bay, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HVB - CNS
    6h 6m
    $557–1,026

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howard to Bundabergtrain train Tilt Train
    2. Take the train from Bundaberg to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    21h 51m
    $150–5,118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Howard to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    21h 40m
    $170–250

  4. Drive 1,416.6 km

    1. Drive from Howard to Cairnscar car 1,416.6 km
    16h 31m
    $255–368

  5. Train to Bundaberg, fly

    1. Take the train from Howard to Bundabergtrain train
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BDB - CNS
    8h 18m
    $401–2,520

  6. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    26h 2m
    $220–370

Howard to Cairns by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,241.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Howard, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Howard to Cairns Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–250 and the journey takes 21h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Howard to Cairns Central Station via Bundaberg in around 21h 51m.

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