There are 7 ways to get from Redcliffe to Childers by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Caboolture to Howardtrain Tilt Train
6h 45m$56–928Drive 287.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Redcliffe to Childerscar 287.1 km
3h 13m$53–76Bus via Sunshine Coast
- Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Mooloolababus Pm16
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Childersbus Au050 / ...
8h 4m$68–106Line 690 bus, train, fly to Bundaberg, bus
- Take the bus from Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society to Sandgate bus station, stop 2bus
- Take the train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 1train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane BNE - BDB
- Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus
5h 6m$206–358Bus
- Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Childersbus Pm16
9h 15m$66–96Bus via Cooroy
- Take the bus from Caboolture station, stop A to Nambour stationbus R616 / ...
- Take the bus from Cooroy to Childersbus Cairns
10h 38m$58–112Line 690 bus, train, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
- Take the bus from Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society to Sandgate bus station, stop 2bus
- Take the train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 1train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
5h 9m$232–532
Redcliffe to Childers by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Redcliffe to Childers is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Redcliffe to Childers is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Redcliffe to Childers. However, there are services departing from Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society and arriving at Childers via Burpengary Bruce Highway and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Redcliffe station to Childers. However, there are services departing from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 and arriving at Howard via Petrie station, platform 2 and Caboolture. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Redcliffe and Childers is 301 km. The road distance is 287.1 km.
The best way to get from Redcliffe to Childers without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $950.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Redcliffe to Childers, including transfers.
Redcliffe to Childers bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burpengary Bruce Highway station.
Redcliffe to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Caboolture station.
The best way to get from Redcliffe to Childers is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $55 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Sunshine Coast, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Redcliffe, 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, you can take a bus from Anzac Ave at Museum and Historical Society to Childers via Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road, Burpengary Bruce Highway, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba in around 8h 4m.
- 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
- $160–400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Caboolture to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–869
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $694
- Heritage Class
- $869
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hervey Bay to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Redcliffe to Childers bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Mooloolaba station.
Redcliffe to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Redcliffe to Childers is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Redcliffe to Childers.
There are nine+ hotels available in Childers.





