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

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Nambour is to bus which costs $180 - $260 and takes 24h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Nambour is to train and fly which takes 11h 26m and costs $210 - $2,300.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Nambour?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Nambour station. However, there are services departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Nambour station via Maple St near Myall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Nambour?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardwell and arriving at Nambour. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 57m.

How far is it from Cardwell to Nambour?

The distance between Cardwell and Nambour is 1684 km. The road distance is 1395.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardwell to Nambour without a car is to train which takes 19h 57m and costs $70 - $5,500.

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

It takes approximately 11h to get from Cardwell to Nambour, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Nambour bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Nambour train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardwell to Nambour?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Nambour is to train which takes 19h 57m and costs $70 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 24h 39m.

Where does the Cardwell to Nambour bus arrive?

Cardwell to Nambour bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Cooroy station.

Where does the Cardwell to Nambour train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardwell to Nambour?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Nambour is 1395 km. It takes approximately 16h 27m to drive from Cardwell to Nambour.

Where can I stay near Nambour?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Nambour.

Cardwell to Nambour - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardwell to Nambour by train, shuttle, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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
4. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2
11h
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardwell to NambourSpirit of Queensland
19h 57m
$70–5,115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to CooroyPm19
24h 39m
$185–257
Drive 1,395.2 km
1. Drive from Cardwell to Nambour1,395.2 km
16h 27m
$274–396
Train, shuttle to Cairns, fly to Sunshine 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 Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)CNS - MCY
10h 5m
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Proserpine
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)PPP - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2
11h 26m
$210–2,207
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
5. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
13h 20m
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
5. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2
13h 59m
$236–1,205
Bus via Cooroy (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Cardwell to CooroyBrisbane
25h 39m
$219–520

Cardwell to Nambour by train

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19h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,684.3 km
Duration: 11h

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–5,115 and the journey takes 19h 57m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Cooroy once daily. Tickets cost $180–260 and the journey takes 22h 50m.

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