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How to get fromCentral Station to Caloundraby car ferry, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Station to Caloundra by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive, train

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    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from River Heads to Maryborough Westcar car
    3. Take the train from Maryborough West to Landsboroughtrain train
    6h 31m
    $41–857

  2. Car ferry, bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade

    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus bus Au050 / ...
    6h 44m
    $41–214

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from River Heads to Caloundracar car
    3h 36m
    $42–202

  4. Car ferry, drive, train via Bowman Rd near First Ave

    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from River Heads to Maryborough Westcar car
    3. Take the train from Maryborough West to Landsboroughtrain train
    6h 33m
    $41–857

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm19
    8h 16m
    $51–214

  6. Car ferry, bus via Urraween

    1. Take the carferry from Wanggoolba Creek to River Headscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus bus Brisbane
    8h 27m
    $51–259

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 263.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Central Station, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Central Station to Caloundra. However, you can drive to Wanggoolba Creek, take the car ferry to River Heads, drive to Maryborough West, take the train to Landsborough, walk to Landsborough station, stop A, then take the line 605 bus to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station to Caloundra station via Wanggoolba Creek, River Heads, Hervey Bay, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade in around 6h 44m.

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