There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Waters by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
4h 38m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Boggo Road station, platform 4 to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus R770
5h 44m$4Drive 174.1 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Burleigh Waterscar 174.1 km
2h 5m$32–46
Caloundra to Burleigh Waters by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Waters is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Waters is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Burleigh Waters. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1, Boggo Road station, platform 4 and Varsity Lakes station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Burleigh Waters station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Caloundra and Burleigh Waters is 195 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Waters without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Waters, including transfers.
Caloundra to Burleigh Waters bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Burleigh Waters train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Burleigh Waters is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Burleigh Waters, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Stockland Burleigh Heads, stop A via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Boggo Road station, platform 4, Varsity Lakes station, stop A, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 5h 44m.
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Burleigh Waters bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Caloundra to Burleigh Waters train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Burleigh Waters is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Caloundra to Burleigh Waters.
There are 2950+ hotels available in Burleigh Waters.


