There are 6 ways to get from North Lakes to Childers by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Caboolture to Howardtrain Tilt Train
6h 31m$52–924Drive 282 km
cheapest- Drive from North Lakes to Childerscar 282 km
3h 6m$51–74Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus Townsville / ...
8h 47m$66–132Train, fly to Bundaberg, bus
- Take the train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane BNE - BDB
- Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus
4h 55m$234–416Bus via Chermside Shopping Centre interchange A
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childersbus Au050 / ...
9h 25m$62–102Train, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
- Take the train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
5h 15m$210–538
North Lakes to Childers by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Lakes to Childers is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from North Lakes to Childers is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from North Lakes to Childers. However, there are services departing from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde and arriving at Childers via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from North Lakes station to Childers. However, there are services departing from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 and arriving at Howard via Petrie station, platform 2 and Caboolture. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between North Lakes and Childers is 294 km. The road distance is 282 km.
The best way to get from North Lakes to Childers without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $50 - $950.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from North Lakes to Childers, including transfers.
North Lakes to Childers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
North Lakes to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Caboolture station.
The best way to get from North Lakes to Childers is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $50 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between North Lakes, QLD, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Caboolture to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $35–869 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Childers twice daily. Tickets cost $65–130 and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Bundaberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–430
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Bundaberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–350
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Caboolture to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–869
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $694
- Heritage Class
- $869
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–110
- Flexible
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Hervey Bay to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
North Lakes to Childers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Childers station.
North Lakes to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Lakes to Childers is 282 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from North Lakes to Childers.
There are eight+ hotels available in Childers.