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How to get fromSydney to Childersby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Childers by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus bus
    5h 21m
    $179–533

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train Tilt Train
    20h 37m
    $143–1,369

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childersbus bus Au050 / ...
    20h 23m
    $189–401

  4. Drive  1,212.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Childerscar car 1,212.4 km
    13h 5m
    $217–313

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane SYD - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus bus
    6h 36m
    $353–681

  6. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane NTL - BDB
    3. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus bus
    9h 49m
    $428–779

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus bus Townsville / ...
    21h 31m
    $150–383

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus bus Pm16
    26h 50m
    $209–292

Sydney to Childers by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,059.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Central Station to Childers via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 20h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Childers via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Howard, and Howard in around 20h 37m.

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