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

The cheapest way to get from Maryborough to Cardwell is to bus via Howard which costs $150 - $230 and takes 20h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maryborough to Cardwell is to fly and drive which takes 8h 14m and costs $370 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Maryborough and Cardwell?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maryborough and arriving at Cardwell. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 10m.

How far is it from Maryborough to Cardwell?

The distance between Maryborough and Cardwell is 1128 km. The road distance is 1264.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Maryborough to Cardwell without a car is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs $140 - $4,700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Maryborough to Cardwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maryborough to Cardwell bus from?

Maryborough to Cardwell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maryborough station.

Train or bus from Maryborough to Cardwell?

The best way to get from Maryborough to Cardwell is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs $140 - $4,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $460 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Maryborough to Cardwell bus arrive?

Maryborough to Cardwell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cardwell station.

Can I drive from Maryborough to Cardwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Maryborough to Cardwell is 1264 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Maryborough to Cardwell.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are nine+ hotels available in Cardwell.

Maryborough to Cardwell - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Maryborough to Cardwell by plane, car, train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Fly Hervey Bay to Townsville Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane HVB - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
8h 14m
$374–1,376
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Cardwelltrain Spirit of Queensland
19h 7m
$141–4,613
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Cardwellbus Cairns
20h 10m
$160–460
Drive 1,264.2 km
1. Drive from Maryborough to Cardwellcar 1,264.2 km
14h 46m
$226–326
Fly Hervey Bay to Cairns, train
1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain
12h 9m
$336–1,332
Train to Bundaberg, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Bundabergtrain
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BDB - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
10h 35m
$474–1,129
Train, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Landsboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
4. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
10h 29m
$206–1,153
Bus via Howard
1. Take the bus from Howard to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus Pm16
20h 43m
$150–220

Maryborough to Cardwell by bus and train

4Weekly Services

19h 7mAverage Duration

$141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,128 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Maryborough West to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,545 and the journey takes 17h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Maryborough to Cardwell once daily. Tickets cost $200–460 and the journey takes 20h 10m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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