What is the cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Coolangatta is to train and line 760 bus which costs $3 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkdale to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $18 - $26.

How far is it from Birkdale to Coolangatta?

The distance between Birkdale and Coolangatta is 131 km. The road distance is 99.6 km.

How do I travel from Birkdale to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Coolangatta without a car is to train and line 760 bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Birkdale to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Birkdale to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Coolangatta bus from?

Birkdale to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F.

Where does the Birkdale to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Birkdale to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street busway, platform 1 station.

Can I drive from Birkdale to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Coolangatta is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Birkdale to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 3076+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Birkdale to Coolangatta - 4 ways to travel via train, line 760 bus, bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Birkdale Rd near Napier St and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F, Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkdale to Coolangatta by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 760 bus
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1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Boggo Road station, platform 7train
2. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop B to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Parkbus 760
3h 16m
$3
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain Clsh / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tweed Headsbus Pm11
4h 1m
$28–41
Drive 99.6 km
1. Drive from Birkdale to Coolangattacar 99.6 km
1h 18m
$18–26
Line 222 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F to Roma Street busway, platform 1bus 222 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
4h 32m
$59–84

Birkdale to Coolangatta by train and bus

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131 km
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Birkdale, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 4h 32m.

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