What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cardwell?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Cardwell is to fly and drive which costs $180 - $500 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cardwell?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Cardwell is to fly and drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $180 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Cardwell?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Cardwell Brasenose Street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Cardwell?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roma Street and arriving at Cardwell. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21h 49m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Cardwell?

The distance between Brisbane and Cardwell is 1288 km. The road distance is 1494.1 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Cardwell without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cardwell without a car is to train which takes 21h 49m and costs $75 - $5,500.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Cardwell?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Brisbane to Cardwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Cardwell bus from?

Brisbane to Cardwell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Cardwell train from?

Brisbane to Cardwell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.

Train or bus from Brisbane to Cardwell?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Cardwell is to train which takes 21h 49m and costs $75 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 26h 25m.

Where does the Brisbane to Cardwell bus arrive?

Brisbane to Cardwell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cardwell Brasenose Street station.

Where does the Brisbane to Cardwell train arrive?

Brisbane to Cardwell train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cardwell station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Cardwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Cardwell is 1494 km. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Brisbane to Cardwell.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are nine+ hotels available in Cardwell.

Brisbane to Cardwell - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Cardwell by plane, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
5h 19m
$188–499
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roma Street to Cardwelltrain Spirit of Queensland
21h 49m
$75–5,504
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus Pm16
26h 25m
$200–600
Drive 1,494.1 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Cardwellcar 1,494.1 km
17h 32m
$284–411

Brisbane to Cardwell by train

4Weekly Trains

21h 49mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,288 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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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