What is the cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast?

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

Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Sunshine Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast. 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 13m.

Is there a direct train between Coolangatta and Sunshine Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Coolangatta station to Sunshine Coast 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 5m.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast?

The distance between Coolangatta and Sunshine Coast is 226 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.

How do I travel from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast train from?

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

Train or bus from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast.

Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast?

There are 1842+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast by train, bus, or car

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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 5m
$4
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 13m
$74–96
Drive 199.8 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Sunshine Coastcar 199.8 km
2h 20m
$36–52
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 1m
$50–80

Coolangatta to Sunshine Coast by bus and train

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Distance: 225.8 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Maroochydore station, platform 2 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 5m. 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 13m.

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