What is the cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Mooloolaba, Roma Street busway, platform 2 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Caloundra and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Gold Coast?

The distance between Caloundra and Gold Coast is 184 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.

How do I travel from Caloundra to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Gold Coast bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Gold Coast train from?

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

Train or bus from Caloundra to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Caloundra to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caloundra to Gold Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caloundra to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Gold Coast is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Caloundra to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2831+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Gold Coast 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 Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
4h 38m
$4
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
5h 33m
$58–96
Drive 164.4 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Gold Coastcar 164.4 km
1h 59m
$30–44

Caloundra to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 183.8 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Surfers Paradise via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Brisbane in around 5h 33m.

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