There are 3 ways to get from Birkdale to Caloundra by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Northgate station, platform 2train Clsh
- Take the train from Northgate station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
3h 33m$2Line 267 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Capalaba bus station, stop E to Creek Street Stop 149 near Adelaide Stbus 267 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R616
5h 1m$4Drive 105.1 km
- Drive from Birkdale to Caloundracar 105.1 km
1h 18m$20–28
Birkdale to Caloundra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Caloundra is to train which costs $3 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Caloundra is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Birkdale Rd near Napier St and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Adelaide Street Stop 28 near Hutton Lane, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Birkdale station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Northgate station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Birkdale and Caloundra is 131 km. The road distance is 105.1 km.
The best way to get from Birkdale to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Birkdale to Caloundra, including transfers.
Birkdale to Caloundra bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Capalaba bus station, stop E.
Birkdale to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Birkdale station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Birkdale to Caloundra is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can line 267 bus and bus, which costs $5 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Birkdale, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Northgate station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Creek Street Stop 149 near Adelaide St, Adelaide Street Stop 28 near Hutton Lane, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 5h 1m.
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Booking & Getting There
Birkdale to Caloundra bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Creek Street Stop 149 near Adelaide St station.
Birkdale to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Northgate station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Caloundra is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Birkdale to Caloundra.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Caloundra.


