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

The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Maroochydore is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Maroochydore is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Coolangatta and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to Maroochydore station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Maroochydore?

The distance between Coolangatta and Maroochydore is 214 km. The road distance is 199.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Maroochydore without a car is to train and bus via Brisbane which takes 4h 48m and costs $28 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Coolangatta to Maroochydore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Maroochydore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Maroochydore train from?

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

Train or bus from Coolangatta to Maroochydore?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Maroochydore is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Coolangatta to Maroochydore bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coolangatta to Maroochydore train arrive?

Coolangatta to Maroochydore train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Maroochydore?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Maroochydore is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Coolangatta to Maroochydore.

Where can I stay near Maroochydore?

There are 1881+ hotels available in Maroochydore.

Coolangatta to Maroochydore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Coolangatta to Maroochydore by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus via Brisbane
best
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
4h 48m
$28–42
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
5h 46m
$4
Drive 199.3 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Maroochydorecar 199.3 km
2h 20m
$37–53
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
5h 19m
$82–120
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
6h 25m
$50–84

Coolangatta to Maroochydore by bus and train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane Roma Street in around 5h 19m.

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