What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta is to train which costs $110 - $4,100 and takes 20h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Airlie Beach and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Coolangatta is 1063 km. The road distance is 1196 km.

How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 20h 5m and costs $110 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Coolangatta bus from?

Airlie Beach to Coolangatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Coolangatta train from?

Airlie Beach to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.

Train, bus or fly from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta is to train which takes 20h 5m and costs $110 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 21h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $1,100 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Coolangatta bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Coolangatta train arrive?

Airlie Beach to Coolangatta train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Coolangatta is 1196 km. It takes approximately 14h 2m to drive from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2913+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Airlie Beach to Coolangatta - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Coolangatta by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 25m
$208–680
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
20h 5m
$116–4,009
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
21h 57m
$230–354
Drive 1,196 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Coolangattacar 1,196 km
14h 2m
$215–310
Fly Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 57m
$337–1,049
Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PPP - OOL
7h 47m
$366–1,052
Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
8h 47m
$191–397
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
23h 17m
$203–448

Airlie Beach to Coolangatta by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,063.2 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Airlie Beach Central to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Proserpine, Mill Street, Proserpine, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 20h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 21h 57m.

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