What is the cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Caloundra and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Caloundra and Surfers Paradise is 184 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.

How do I travel from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Surfers Paradise bus from?

Caloundra to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Surfers Paradise train from?

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

Train or bus from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Caloundra to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

Caloundra to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Caloundra to Surfers Paradise train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Surfers Paradise is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Caloundra to Surfers Paradise - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Surfers Paradise 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 40m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
5h 45m
$46–76
Drive 164.7 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Surfers Paradisecar 164.7 km
1h 59m
$30–43

Caloundra to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 184.4 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Cavill 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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Surfers Paradise via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 5h 45m.

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