There are 4 ways to get from Howard to Maroochydore by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Howard to Nambourtrain Tilt Train
3h 15m$31–668Bus
- Take the bus from Howard to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm19
6h 15m$45–70Drive 190.9 km
- Drive from Howard to Maroochydorecar 190.9 km
2h 14m$35–50Bus via Maryborough (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Maryborough to Maroochydorebus Brisbane
6h 26m$50–96
Howard to Maroochydore by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard to Maroochydore is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Howard to Maroochydore is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Howard and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Howard and Maroochydore is 202 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from Howard to Maroochydore without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Howard to Maroochydore, including transfers.
Howard to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Howard station.
Howard to Maroochydore train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Howard to Maroochydore is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Howard, QLD, Australia and Maroochydore, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Nambour once daily. Tickets cost $30–667 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Howard to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Howard to Nambour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–667
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $667
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Howard to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Maryborough to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–95
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More Questions & Answers
Howard to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.
Howard to Maroochydore train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard to Maroochydore is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Howard to Maroochydore.
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