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How to get fromSydney to Childersby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus bus
    5h 4m
    $163–538

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train Tilt Train
    20h 37m
    $126–1,372

  3. Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus bus Townsville / ...
    21h 27m
    $207–436

  4. Drive 1,212 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Childerscar car 1,212 km
    13h 10m
    $217–313

  5. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane SYD - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Sugarland to Childersbus bus
    7h 53m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus bus Townsville / ...
    21h 31m
    $135–379

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus bus Pm16
    26h 50m
    $185–263

Sydney to Childers by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Childers via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Howard, and Howard in around 20h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Childers via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 21h 27m.

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