There are 5 ways to get from Howard to Port Macquarie by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane HVB - PQQ
6h 51m$609–930Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howard to Roma Streettrain Tilt Train
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
13h 50m$83–1,261Bus via Maryborough
- Take the bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Au001
17h 44m$126–220Drive 813.3 km
- Drive from Howard to Port Macquariecar 813.3 km
8h 47m$146–210Bus
- Take the bus from Howard to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Pm11
21h 10m$140–204
Howard to Port Macquarie by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard to Port Macquarie is to train which costs $80 - $1,300 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Howard to Port Macquarie is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $600 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride and arriving at Port Macquarie via Maryborough and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Wauchope Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Howard and Port Macquarie is 728 km. The road distance is 813.3 km.
The best way to get from Howard to Port Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs $80 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Howard to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Howard to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Howard station.
Howard to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Howard to Port Macquarie is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs $80 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Maryborough, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 17h 44m.
What companies run services between Howard, QLD, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Howard to Findlay Park, Findlay Dr via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Wauchope Station, and Cameron St Before High St in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride to Port Macquarie via Kent St opp City Hall, Maryborough, and Brisbane in around 17h 44m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Hervey Bay to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Hervey Bay to Port Macquarie via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–800
Flights from Hervey Bay to Port Macquarie via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Howard to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- 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
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Howard to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Black & White Taxis Maryborough
- Phone
- +61 7 3860 1861
- Website
- 131008.com
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5561 2670
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Howard to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Howard to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard to Port Macquarie is 813 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Howard to Port Macquarie.
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