There are 6 ways to get from Coffs Harbour to Caloundra by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
8h 39m$44–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R611 / ...
9h 2m$34–47Drive 471.2 km
- Drive from Coffs Harbour to Caloundracar 471.2 km
5h 6m$86–125Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CFS - MCY
6h 33m$464–849Bus, train
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
9h 41m$72–136Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
4h 47m$319–746
Coffs Harbour to Caloundra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Caloundra is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Coffs Harbour to Caloundra is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs $310 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Coffs Harbour station to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Roma Street busway, platform 1, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Coffs Harbour station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Coffs Harbour Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Coffs Harbour and Caloundra is 482 km. The road distance is 471.2 km.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $40 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Coffs Harbour to Caloundra, including transfers.
Coffs Harbour to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop.
Coffs Harbour to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Coffs Harbour Station.
The best way to get from Coffs Harbour to Caloundra is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $40 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 9h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $850 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Coffs Harbour Station to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Roma Street busway, platform 1, RBWH station, platform 2, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 9h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–800
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–500
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
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Booking & Getting There
Coffs Harbour to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Caloundra is 1h behind Coffs Harbour. It is currently 2:48 PM in Coffs Harbour and 1:48 PM in Caloundra.
Coffs Harbour to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coffs Harbour to Caloundra is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Coffs Harbour to Caloundra.
There are 1480+ hotels available in Caloundra.










