There are 6 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Howard by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
6h 35m$70–1,135Drive 363.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Varsity Lakes to Howardcar 363.1 km
4h 4m$67–96Bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
10h 7m$72–112Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
4h 26m$329–602Train, bus
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maryboroughbus Hervey Bay
12h 8m$115–203Fly from Gold Coast Airport, taxi
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane OOL - HVB
- Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi
6h 30m$370–917
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Howard is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Howard is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Howard. However, there are services departing from Yodelay St near Babu St and arriving at Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Burleigh Heads, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Kent St at City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Howard. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Varsity Lakes and Howard is 380 km. The road distance is 363.1 km.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Howard without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $70 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Varsity Lakes to Howard, including transfers.
Varsity Lakes to Howard bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.
Varsity Lakes to Howard train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Howard is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $70 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Howard, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Varsity Lakes to Howard via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and Roma Street in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yodelay St near Babu St to Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride via Burleigh Heads station, stop B, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Kent St at City Hall in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–390
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Hervey Bay via Canberra, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- +61 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5218 5935
- Website
- torquaytaxi.com.au
Surfcoast Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5261 2600
- Website
- surfcoasttaxi.com.au
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 4125 4000
- Website
- hbaytaxi.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- +61 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Torquay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5218 5935
- Website
- torquaytaxi.com.au
Surfcoast Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5261 2600
- Website
- surfcoasttaxi.com.au
Hervey Bay Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 4125 4000
- Website
- hbaytaxi.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Varsity Lakes to Howard bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Varsity Lakes to Howard train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Howard is 363 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Varsity Lakes to Howard.
There are 74+ hotels available in Howard.














