There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour to Howardtrain Tilt Train
4h 12m$109–798Drive 210.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childerscar 210.1 km
2h 23m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Childersbus Au050 / ...
5h 24m$41–61Bus via South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Childersbus Cairns / ...
7h 17m$51–121
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel and arriving at Childers via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Childers is 230 km. The road distance is 210.1 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $100 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, 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, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Childers twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- 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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $80–120
- 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
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Childers station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Childers.
There are nine+ hotels available in Childers.