There are 3 ways to get from Coolangatta to Nambour by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 23m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Nambour stationbus R616 / ...
5h 35m$32–52Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to Nambourcar 203.2 km
2h 20m$37–54
Coolangatta to Nambour by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Nambour is to train which costs $3 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Nambour is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Nambour station. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Nambour station via Bilinga, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St and Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to Nambour station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Coolangatta and Nambour is 215 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to Nambour without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Coolangatta to Nambour, including transfers.
Coolangatta to Nambour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Coolangatta to Nambour train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to Nambour is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Nambour, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Nambour station, platform 2 via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Bowen Hills station, platform 4 in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Nambour station via Johnston Street, Bilinga, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, and Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Bilinga to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Coolangatta to Nambour bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Coolangatta to Nambour train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Nambour is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Coolangatta to Nambour.
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