Rome2Rio

How to get fromSydney to Howardby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Howard

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Howard by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    2. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    3h 40m
    $261–604

  2. Bus via Maryborough

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    21h 59m
    $113–166

  3. Train

    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
    19h 12m
    $125–1,343

  4. Drive  1,180.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Howardcar car 1,180.5 km
    12h 40m
    $215–310

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Howardbus bus Pm16
    27h 25m
    $204–287

Sydney to Howard by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration19h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sydney to Howard.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,026.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Central Station to Howard via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 19h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Kent St at City Hall in around 21h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There