What is the cheapest way to get from Childers to Coolum Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Childers to Coolum Beach is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Childers to Coolum Beach?

The fastest way to get from Childers to Coolum Beach is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Childers and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Childers to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Childers and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Childers and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Childers to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Childers to Coolum Beach?

The distance between Childers and Coolum Beach is 236 km. The road distance is 211 km.

How do I travel from Childers to Coolum Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Childers to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Childers to Coolum Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Childers to Coolum Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Childers to Coolum Beach bus from?

Childers to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Childers station.

Where do I catch the Childers to Coolum Beach train from?

Childers to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.

Train or bus from Childers to Coolum Beach?

The best way to get from Childers to Coolum Beach is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Childers to Coolum Beach bus arrive?

Childers to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.

Where does the Childers to Coolum Beach train arrive?

Childers to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Childers to Coolum Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Childers to Coolum Beach is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Childers to Coolum Beach.

Where can I stay near Coolum Beach?

There are 2217+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.

Childers to Coolum Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Childers to Coolum Beach by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Howard to Nambourtrain Tilt Train
4h 11m
$106–803
Drive 211 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Childers to Coolum Beachcar 211 km
2h 30m
$38–55
Bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza
1. Take the bus from Childers to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
4h 50m
$44–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Childers to Noosa Junctionbus Brisbane
6h 7m
$50–116

Childers to Coolum Beach by bus

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235.7 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Childers, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Nambour once daily. Tickets cost $30–667 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Childers to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 4h 1m.

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