What is the cheapest way to get from Maleny to Childers?

The cheapest way to get from Maleny to Childers is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Maleny to Childers?

The fastest way to get from Maleny to Childers is to drive which takes 3h and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Maleny and Childers?

No, there is no direct bus from Maleny to Childers. However, there are services departing from Maple Street at Cooke Park and arriving at Childers via Landsborough station, stop A and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Maleny to Childers?

The distance between Maleny and Childers is 251 km. The road distance is 226.4 km.

How do I travel from Maleny to Childers without a car?

The best way to get from Maleny to Childers without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Maleny to Childers?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Maleny to Childers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maleny to Childers bus from?

Maleny to Childers bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Maleny to Childers bus arrive?

Maleny to Childers bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Childers station.

Can I drive from Maleny to Childers?

Yes, the driving distance between Maleny to Childers is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Maleny to Childers.

Where can I stay near Childers?

There are eight+ hotels available in Childers.

Maleny to Childers - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Maleny to Childers by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough to Maryborough Westtrain Tilt Train
2. Take the bus from Maryborough West Station to Childersbus
5h 49m
Drive 226.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Maleny to Childerscar 226.4 km
3h
$41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Childersbus Au050 / ...
6h 57m
$46–82
Bus via Mooloolaba
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Childersbus Cairns
8h 47m
$52–132

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Distance: 251.4 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Maleny, QLD, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Childers twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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