There are 5 ways to get from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Howard to Nambourtrain Tilt Train
2h 40m$80–732Train via Elm St at Cooroy station
cheapest- Take the train from Howard to Cooroytrain Tilt Train
4h 22m$29–568Bus via Maryborough
- Take the bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050-1 / ...
4h 48m$30–52Drive 179.4 km
- Drive from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 179.4 km
2h 2m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Howard to Noosa Heads Junctionbus Pm19
6h 19m$46–64
Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus via Maryborough which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Hotel via Maryborough and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Howard and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 199 km. The road distance is 179.4 km.
The best way to get from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $80 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Maryborough station.
Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Maryborough, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Howard, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), 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, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- 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
Train from Howard to Cooroy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–567
- 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
- $27–50
- AChoice
- $28–40
- Gold Class
- $453
- Heritage Class
- $567
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Howard to Noosa Heads Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.
Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Howard to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 2211+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).








