What is the cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Childers?

The cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Childers is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Toowoomba to Childers?

The fastest way to get from Toowoomba to Childers is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Toowoomba and Childers?

No, there is no direct bus from Toowoomba to Childers. However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at Childers via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Toowoomba to Childers?

The distance between Toowoomba and Childers is 439 km. The road distance is 347.7 km.

How do I travel from Toowoomba to Childers without a car?

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Childers without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 16m and costs $80 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Toowoomba to Childers?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Toowoomba to Childers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toowoomba to Childers bus from?

Toowoomba to Childers bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Toowoomba station.

Train or bus from Toowoomba to Childers?

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Childers is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $1,800 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Toowoomba to Childers bus arrive?

Toowoomba to Childers bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Toowoomba to Childers?

Yes, the driving distance between Toowoomba to Childers is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Toowoomba to Childers.

Where can I stay near Childers?

There are 11+ hotels available in Childers.

Toowoomba to Childers - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Toowoomba to Childers by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
8h 16m
$83–1,171
Drive 347.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Toowoomba to Childerscar 347.7 km
4h 22m
$63–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus Townsville / ...
9h 10m
$92–178
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
6h 9m
$269–499
Train
1. Take the train from Toowoomba to Ipswichtrain Westlander
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
10h 47m
$79–1,734
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus Pm16
11h
$87–138

Toowoomba to Childers by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 16mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438.8 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Toowoomba, QLD, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Toowoomba to Childers via Brisbane in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toowoomba to Childers via Ipswich station, platform 1, Roma Street, Howard, and Howard in around 10h 47m.

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