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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Bundaberg is to bus which costs $140 - $410 and takes 18h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Bundaberg is to train and fly which takes 9h 33m and costs $440 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Bundaberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardwell and arriving at Bundaberg. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Bundaberg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardwell and arriving at Bundaberg. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Cardwell to Bundaberg?

The distance between Cardwell and Bundaberg is 1030 km. The road distance is 1167.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Bundaberg without a car is to train which takes 16h and costs $120 - $4,300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Cardwell to Bundaberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Bundaberg bus from?

Cardwell to Bundaberg bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cardwell station.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Bundaberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardwell to Bundaberg?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Bundaberg is to train which takes 16h and costs $120 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $410 and takes 18h 54m.

Where does the Cardwell to Bundaberg bus arrive?

Cardwell to Bundaberg bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Bundaberg station.

Where does the Cardwell to Bundaberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardwell to Bundaberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Bundaberg is 1168 km. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from Cardwell to Bundaberg.

Where can I stay near Bundaberg?

There are 213+ hotels available in Bundaberg.

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

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

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Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Bundaberg
best
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsvilletrain
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane TSV - BDB
9h 33m
$441–1,254
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Bundabergtrain Spirit of Queensland
16h
$120–4,231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Bundabergbus Au050 / ...
18h 54m
$140–410
Drive 1,167.8 km
1. Drive from Cardwell to Bundabergcar 1,167.8 km
13h 32m
$213–308
Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsvilletrain
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane TSV - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundabergbus
11h 33m
$457–1,304
Train to Cairns, fly to Bundaberg
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane CNS - BDB
11h 10m
$511–3,069
Train to Cairns, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane CNS - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundabergbus
12h 50m
$377–1,619

Cardwell to Bundaberg by train

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Distance: 1,029.6 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Bundaberg 4 times a week. Tickets cost $120–4,231 and the journey takes 16h. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cardwell to Bundaberg twice daily. Tickets cost $150–250 and the journey takes 18h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.

Airlines

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Flights from Townsville Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 4h 46m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $420–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Bundaberg via Mackay, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 6h 32m
When: Tuesday to Saturday
Estimated price: $420–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Bundaberg via Cairns, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $420–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Bundaberg via Sydney, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 8h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $420–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 4h 13m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $400–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 6h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $400–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Hervey Bay via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 7h 55m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $400–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Hervey Bay via Cairns, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 6h 55m
When: Monday to Thursday
Estimated price: $400–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Hervey Bay via Mount Isa, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 6h 40m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $400–650

Flights from Townsville Airport to Hervey Bay via Mackay, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 8h 10m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $400–650

Flights from Cairns to Bundaberg via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 5h 1m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $470–1,000

Flights from Cairns to Bundaberg via Townsville Airport, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 8h 7m
When: Tuesday to Wednesday
Estimated price: $470–1,000

Flights from Cairns to Bundaberg via Sydney, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 8h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $470–1,000

Flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay via Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 4h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $340–900

Flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 7h
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $300–800

Flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $300–800

Flights from Cairns to Hervey Bay via Townsville Airport, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 7h 1m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $340–900

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