There are 8 ways to get from Taree to Cardwell by bus, plane, car, train, 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.
Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Townsville Airport (TSV)PQQ - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwell
9h 45m$474–867Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to CardwellSpirit of Queensland
31h 31m$121–5,701Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to BrisbanePm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose StreetPm16
39h 15m$289–404Drive 2,039.6 km
- Drive from Taree to Cardwell2,039.6 km
23h 47m$386–558Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
- Take the train from Taree Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)NTL - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwell
11h 23m$340–809Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
- Take the train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Townsville Airport (TSV)SYD - TSV
- Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwell
11h 1m$210–679Bus to Port Macquarie, fly to Cairns, train
- Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Cairns (CNS)PQQ - CNS
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell
14h 40m$393–1,472Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Taree to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to CardwellCairns
39h 37m$332–824
Taree to Cardwell by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taree to Cardwell is to train and fly and drive which costs $210 - $700 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Taree to Cardwell is to bus and fly and drive which takes 9h 45m and costs $470 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Taree to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Taree and arriving at Cardwell Brasenose Street via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Taree station to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Cardwell via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 31m.
The distance between Taree and Cardwell is 1738 km. The road distance is 2039.6 km.
The best way to get from Taree to Cardwell without a car is to train which takes 31h 31m and costs $120 - $6,000.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Taree to Cardwell, including transfers.
Taree to Cardwell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Taree station.
Taree to Cardwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Taree to Cardwell is to train which takes 31h 31m and costs $120 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $410 and takes 39h 15m.
What companies run services between Taree, NSW, Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Taree Station to Cardwell via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 31h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taree to Cardwell Brasenose Street via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 39h 15m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Port Macquarie to Townsville Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
Flights from Port Macquarie to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,500
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–950
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $350–950
Flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns via Brisbane, Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–600
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–400
Flights from Port Macquarie to Cairns via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
Train from Taree Station to Broadmeadow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Taree Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–5,504
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–370
- AChoice
- $75–350
- Gold Class
- $4,394
- Heritage Class
- $5,504
Train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–668
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–180
- AChoice
- $9–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $668
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to Gordon St Before Horton St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Taree to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Street
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–280
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Taree to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–150
- Advantage
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $140–230
Bus from Brisbane to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $230–340
- Advantage
- $290–430
- Flexible
- $370–600
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Best ways to travel around Australia
Read the travel guide
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Taree to Cardwell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Cardwell is 1h behind Taree. It is currently 9:54 AM in Taree and 8:54 AM in Cardwell.
Taree to Cardwell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taree to Cardwell is 2040 km. It takes approximately 23h 47m to drive from Taree to Cardwell.
There are nine+ hotels available in Cardwell.














