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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Brisbane is to bus which costs $200 - $600 and takes 25h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Brisbane is to train and fly which takes 9h 15m and costs $210 - $2,300.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Brisbane Roma Street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Brisbane?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardwell and arriving at Roma Street. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 21h 46m.

How far is it from Cardwell to Brisbane?

The distance between Cardwell and Brisbane is 1594 km. The road distance is 1494.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 21h 46m and costs $75 - $5,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Cardwell to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Brisbane bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Brisbane train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardwell to Brisbane?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Brisbane is to train which takes 21h 46m and costs $75 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 25h 35m.

Where does the Cardwell to Brisbane bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cardwell to Brisbane train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardwell to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Brisbane is 1495 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Cardwell to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2177+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Cardwell to Brisbane - 7 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cardwell to Brisbane by train, shuttle, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babinda
2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airport
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)CNS - BNE
8h 49m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Roma StreetSpirit of Queensland
21h 46m
$75–5,504
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
25h 35m
$200–600
Drive 1,494.8 km
1. Drive from Cardwell to Brisbane1,494.8 km
17h 34m
$291–420
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Proserpine
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)PPP - BNE
9h 15m
$219–2,207
Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Babinda
2. Take a shuttle bus from Babinda to Cairns Airport
3. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)CNS - OOL
4. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
10h 48m
Train, bus, bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsville
2. Take the bus from Townsville station to Blue Care Community Centre
3. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airport
4. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)TSV - BNE
11h 48m
$225–1,205

Cardwell to Brisbane by train

4Weekly Trains

21h 46mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,593.6 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Roma Street 4 times a week. Tickets cost $75–5,504 and the journey takes 21h 46m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane Roma Street once daily. Tickets cost $200–280 and the journey takes 25h 35m. Greyhound Australia also services this route once daily.

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