What is the cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Iluka?

The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Iluka is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Iluka?

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Iluka is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Iluka?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Iluka. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Charles St After Denne St via Gold Coast Airport and Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Iluka?

The distance between Coolangatta and Iluka is 202 km. The road distance is 174.4 km.

How do I travel from Coolangatta to Iluka without a car?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Iluka without a car is to bus via Ballina which takes 5h and costs $55 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Coolangatta to Iluka?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Coolangatta to Iluka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Iluka bus from?

Coolangatta to Iluka bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.

Where does the Coolangatta to Iluka bus arrive?

Coolangatta to Iluka bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange station.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Iluka?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Iluka is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Coolangatta to Iluka.

Where can I stay near Iluka?

There are 544+ hotels available in Iluka.

Coolangatta to Iluka - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Coolangatta to Iluka by bus, car, or ferry

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Bus via Ballina
best
1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Charles St After Denne Stbus 144
5h
$56–78
Drive 174.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Ilukacar 174.4 km
1h 53m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tweed Heads to MacLeanbus Pm11
6h 44m
$42–64
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bilinga to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
2. Take the ferry from Yamba Wharf to Iluka Wharfferry Crf
7h 24m
$52–86

Coolangatta to Iluka by bus

14Weekly Buses

5hAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.9 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Iluka, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Charles St After Denne St via Gold Coast Airport, Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchange, and Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St in around 5h.

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