There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta by train, bus (Greyhound), 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 R611 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Bilingabus Sydney
5h 58m$34–54Drive 188.8 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Coolangattacar 188.8 km
2h 14m$35–50
Caloundra to Coolangatta by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13, Brisbane and Cahill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
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 38m.
The distance between Caloundra and Coolangatta is 211 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta, including transfers.
Caloundra to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Coolangatta is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 58m.
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 B in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13, Adelaide Street Stop 40 near Broadway, Brisbane, and Cahill Street in around 5h 58m.
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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Caloundra to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Coolangatta is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Caloundra to Coolangatta.
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