What is the cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine?

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine?

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Mount Tamborine?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Mount Tamborine. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Helensvale L1 bus stop via Mooloolaba, Roma Street busway, platform 2 and Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Caloundra and Mount Tamborine?

No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Mount Tamborine station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine?

The distance between Caloundra and Mount Tamborine is 192 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.

How do I travel from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine without a car?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $70 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Mount Tamborine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Mount Tamborine train from?

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

Train or bus from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $70 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Caloundra to Mount Tamborine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caloundra to Mount Tamborine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Mount Tamborine is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Caloundra to Mount Tamborine.

Where can I stay near Mount Tamborine?

There are 2116+ hotels available in Mount Tamborine.

Caloundra to Mount Tamborine - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
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 26m
$72–92
Drive 157.7 km
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1. Drive from Caloundra to Mount Tamborinecar 157.7 km
2h 9m
$29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2 to Helensvale L1 bus stopbus R772
5h 15m
$102–142

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Distance: 192 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Mount Tamborine, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Mount Tamborine via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 1 in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Mount Tamborine via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2, and Helensvale L1 bus stop in around 5h 15m.

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