There are 4 ways to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
4h 24m$110–421Train
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
18h 8m$160–741Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
19h 4m$155–361Drive 1,022 km
- Drive from Bankstown to Coolum Beachcar 1,022 km
11h 2m$186–269
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach is to fly which costs $110 - $430 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Bankstown to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Chapel Rd After Rickard Rd and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Bankstown station to Coolum Beach station. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
The distance between Bankstown and Coolum Beach is 872 km. The road distance is 1022 km.
The best way to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 18h 8m and costs $160 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach, including transfers.
Bankstown to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Bankstown to Coolum Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 18h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 19h 4m.
What companies run services between Bankstown, NSW, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bankstown Station to Coolum Beach via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 18h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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Bankstown to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Coolum Beach is 1h behind Bankstown. It is currently 1:25 AM in Bankstown and 12:25 AM in Coolum Beach.
Bankstown to Coolum Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bankstown to Coolum Beach is 1022 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Bankstown to Coolum Beach.
There are 2252+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.