There are 3 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard by train, bus, or car
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Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel and arriving at Howard via Noosa Heads Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Howard is 198 km. The road distance is 179.6 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $80 - $800.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Noosa Heads Junction station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $80 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Howard, 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, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Nambour to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–667
- 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
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $667
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Howard station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Howard.
There are 74+ hotels available in Howard.





