What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Childers?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Childers is to train and bus which costs $150 - $440 and takes 26h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Childers?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Childers is to fly and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $390 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Childers?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Childers. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Childers via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

How far is it from Canberra to Childers?

The distance between Canberra and Childers is 1250 km. The road distance is 1393.6 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Childers without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Childers without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 7m and costs $150 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Childers?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Canberra to Childers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Childers bus from?

Canberra to Childers bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.

Where does the Canberra to Childers bus arrive?

Canberra to Childers bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Childers?

Childers is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 10:34 AM in Canberra and 9:34 AM in Childers.

Can I drive from Canberra to Childers?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Childers is 1394 km. It takes approximately 16h 7m to drive from Canberra to Childers.

Where can I stay near Childers?

There are 10+ hotels available in Childers.

Canberra to Childers - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Childers by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Fly Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay, bus
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CBR - HVB
2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
7h 33m
$393–871
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain
25h 7m
$151–1,467
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus
26h 45m
$176–319
Drive 1,393.6 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Childerscar 1,393.6 km
16h 7m
$265–383
Fly Canberra International Airport to Bundaberg, bus
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane CBR - BDB
2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Sugarland to Childersbus
7h 49m
Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane SYD - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
7h 56m
$215–691
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus
26h 39m
$159–434
Bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus
31h 20m
$253–368

Canberra to Childers by bus and train

7Weekly Services

25h 7mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,249.8 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Childers via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane in around 26h 45m.

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