There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Varsity Lakes 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 / ...
3h 50m$20–24Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
5h 56m$32–50Drive 173.8 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Varsity Lakescar 173.8 km
2h 5m$32–46
Caloundra to Varsity Lakes by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Varsity Lakes is to train which costs $19 - $24 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Varsity Lakes is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South station, stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra station to Varsity Lakes 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 3h 50m.
The distance between Caloundra and Varsity Lakes is 194 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Caloundra to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.
Caloundra to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Varsity Lakes is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $19 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Varsity Lakes via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach South station, and Broadbeach South station, stop D in around 5h 56m.
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 15 minutes
- 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 Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Caloundra to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Varsity Lakes is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Caloundra to Varsity Lakes.
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