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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Mooloolaba, Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Caloundra and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Coolangatta 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 37m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Coolangatta?

The distance between Caloundra and Coolangatta is 211 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $4.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Coolangatta bus from?

Caloundra to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Coolangatta train from?

Caloundra to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Caloundra to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Caloundra to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Caloundra to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Caloundra to Coolangatta train arrive?

Caloundra to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Coolangatta is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Caloundra to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2948+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

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There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta by train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
4h 37m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
6h 2m
$87–132
Drive 188.8 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Coolangattacar 188.8 km
2h 14m
$34–48

Caloundra to Coolangatta by bus and train

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Distance: 210.6 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 6h 2m.

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