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How to get fromBrisbane to Cardwellby plane, car, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Cardwell by plane, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeBNE - TSV
    2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
    5h 19m
    $188–519
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to CardwelltrainSpirit of Queensland
    21h 49m
    $75–5,504
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose StreetbusPm16
    26h 25m
    $200–600
  4. Drive 1,494.1 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Cardwellcar1,494.1 km
    17h 32m
    $284–410
  5. Fly to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)planeBNE - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain
    9h 39m
    $137–1,184

Brisbane to Cardwell by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration21h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $75–5,504 and the journey takes 21h 49m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Street once daily. Tickets cost $200–280 and the journey takes 26h 25m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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