There are 5 ways to get from Howard (Station) 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 43m$80–732Bus via Maryborough
cheapest- Take the bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050-1 / ...
4h 40m$28–46Drive 179.5 km
- Drive from Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 179.5 km
2h 2m$32–47Train via Elm St at Cooroy station
- Take the train from Howard to Cooroytrain Tilt Train
3h 49m$29–568Bus
- Take the bus from Howard to Noosa Heads Junctionbus Pm19
6h 48m$46–64
Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus via Maryborough which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard (Station) 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 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Howard (Station) and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 200 km. The road distance is 179.5 km.
The best way to get from Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $80 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Maryborough station.
Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs $80 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Maryborough, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Howard (Station), 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 $27–45 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Howard to Nambour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–667
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- 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
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $27–50
- AChoice
- $28–40
- Gold Class
- $453
- Heritage Class
- $567
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Howard to Noosa Heads Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.
Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Howard (Station) to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 2203+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).