There are 7 ways to get from Caloundra to Hat Head by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
11h 45m$52–508Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Au001
15h 25m$72–120Drive 584.5 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Hat Headcar 584.5 km
6h 25m$107–154Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie, bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MCY - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
9h 42m$372–866Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Kempseybus Pm11
16h 24m$90–444Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus
8h 10m$260–742Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the train from Urunga Station to Kempsey Stationtrain
9h 38m$346–900
Caloundra to Hat Head by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Hat Head is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Hat Head is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Hat Head. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Vine St At Day St via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1, Brisbane and Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Hat Head station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Kempsey Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Caloundra and Hat Head is 620 km. The road distance is 584.5 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Hat Head without a car is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs $50 - $550.
It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Caloundra to Hat Head, including transfers.
Caloundra to Hat Head bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Hat Head train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Hat Head is to train which takes 11h 45m and costs $50 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Hat Head, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Gap St Hat Head via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Vine St At Day St via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Kempsey, and Belgrave St After Stuart St in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Caloundra to Hat Head bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Hat Head is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 7:04 AM in Caloundra and 8:04 AM in Hat Head.
Caloundra to Hat Head train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Hat Head is 585 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Caloundra to Hat Head.
There are 180+ hotels available in Hat Head.


