There are 4 ways to get from Coolangatta to Brisbane by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Line 760 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2h 10m$2Bus via Bilinga (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2h 52m$30–50Drive 102.1 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to Brisbanecar 102.1 km
1h 10m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
3h 10m$27–40
Coolangatta to Brisbane by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Brisbane is to line 760 bus and train which costs $2 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Brisbane is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $18 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tweed Heads and arriving at Brisbane. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Coolangatta and Brisbane is 112 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to Brisbane without a car is to line 760 bus and train which takes 2h 10m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Coolangatta to Brisbane, including transfers.
Coolangatta to Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads station.
Coolangatta to Brisbane bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Brisbane is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Coolangatta to Brisbane.
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What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Bilinga to Brisbane 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Varsity Lakes station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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