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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Marcoola?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Marcoola. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue via Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Coolangatta and Marcoola?

No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to Marcoola station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

The distance between Coolangatta and Marcoola is 235 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $50 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Marcoola bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Marcoola train from?

Coolangatta to Marcoola train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Coolangatta to Marcoola bus arrive?

Coolangatta to Marcoola bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Coolangatta to Marcoola train arrive?

Coolangatta to Marcoola train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Marcoola is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Coolangatta to Marcoola.

Where can I stay near Marcoola?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Marcoola.

Coolangatta to Marcoola - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
5h 14m
$52–62
Drive 208.3 km
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1. Drive from Coolangatta to Marcoolacar 208.3 km
2h 30m
$37–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
6h 16m
$76–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay
7h 12m
$52–82

Coolangatta to Marcoola by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Marcoola, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Marcoola via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue via Johnston Street, Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 6h 16m.

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