There are 5 ways to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour to Howardtrain Tilt Train
5h 57m$48–724Bus via Childers
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop Abus 622
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Childersbus Townsville / ...
6h 31m$36–90Bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop Abus 622
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Childersbus Au050 / ...
6h 7m$40–70Drive 219.1 km
- Drive from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childerscar 219.1 km
2h 30m$39–57Bus via Tewantin Primary School
- Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop Abus 622
- Take the bus from Tewantin Primary School to Childersbus Pm16
8h 19m$46–72
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Coast Airport and arriving at Childers via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) and Childers is 239 km. The road distance is 219.1 km.
The best way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $45 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers, including transfers.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sunshine Coast Airport station.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
The best way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $45 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Maroochydore Airport (MCY), Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $30–667 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Childers via Noosa Junction station, stop A and Noosa Junction Station in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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
Bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Noosa Junction to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Tewantin Primary School to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Noosa Junction station, stop A.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Childers.
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