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How to get fromMelbourne to Howardby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Howard by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MEL - HVB
    2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $278–808

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train
    31h 14m
    $177–1,593

  3. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus
    33h 16m
    $312–602

  4. Drive 1,822.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Howardcar car 1,822.4 km
    20h 29m
    $328–474

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane AVV - HVB
    3. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    8h 9m
    $334–997

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howardbus bus
    39h 8m
    $282–376

Melbourne to Howard by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration31h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,631.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Howard, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Southern Cross to Howard via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 31h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne to Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Kent St at City Hall in around 33h 16m.

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