There are 4 ways to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
4h 23m$110–421Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
20h 33m$100–151Train
- 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$160–741Drive 1,022 km
- Drive from Bankstown to Coolum Beachcar 1,022 km
11h 2m$186–269
Bankstown to Coolum Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach is to bus which costs $100 - $160 and takes 20h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Bankstown station to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Bankstown Station, Stand E and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A, Brisbane, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.
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 23m to get from Bankstown to Coolum Beach, including transfers.
Bankstown to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A.
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 23m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 18h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 20h 33m.
What companies run services between Bankstown, NSW, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas 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
- $85–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- 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
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand A to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Bankstown to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Coolum Beach is 1h behind Bankstown. It is currently 10:42 PM in Bankstown and 9:42 PM 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.
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