There are 5 ways to get from Marcoola to Childers by train, 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
best- Take the train from Nambour to Howardtrain Tilt Train
4h 16m$111–800Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Childersbus Au050 / ...
5h 35m$36–60Drive 217.7 km
- Drive from Marcoola to Childerscar 217.7 km
2h 37m$40–58Line 620 bus, line 631 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plazabus 620
- Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Maple St at Victory Lanebus 631
- Take the train from Cooroy to Howardtrain
- Take the bus from Howard to Childersbus
6h 10m$46–628Bus via Tamarindus St near Cycas St
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Childersbus Cairns / ...
7h 29m$50–120
Marcoola to Childers by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marcoola to Childers is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Marcoola to Childers is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Marcoola to Childers. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue and arriving at Childers via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Marcoola to Childers. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Marcoola and Childers is 231 km. The road distance is 217.7 km.
The best way to get from Marcoola to Childers without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $110 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Marcoola to Childers, including transfers.
Marcoola to Childers bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Marcoola to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
The best way to get from Marcoola to Childers is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $110 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Marcoola, QLD, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $30–667 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Childers twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–667
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $667
Train from Cooroy to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–567
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $27–50
- AChoice
- $28–40
- Gold Class
- $453
- Heritage Class
- $567
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Marcoola to Childers bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Childers station.
Marcoola to Childers train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marcoola to Childers is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Marcoola to Childers.
There are nine+ hotels available in Childers.