There are 3 ways to get from Burleigh Heads to Caloundra by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
5h 10m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R611 / ...
6h 39m$29–44Drive 175.1 km
- Drive from Burleigh Heads to Caloundracar 175.1 km
2h 2m$32–46
Burleigh Heads to Caloundra by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Caloundra is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Caloundra is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Burleigh Heads to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Burleigh Heads, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Burleigh Heads station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Burleigh Heads and Caloundra is 195 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Burleigh Heads to Caloundra, including transfers.
Burleigh Heads to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.
Burleigh Heads to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Caloundra is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop B to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Burleigh Heads station, stop B, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 6h 39m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Burleigh Heads to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Burleigh Heads to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Burleigh Heads to Caloundra is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Burleigh Heads to Caloundra.
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