There are 4 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Brisbane by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2h 11m$80–94Line 615 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus 615
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
3h 16m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
3h 35m$20–30Drive 113.4 km
- Drive from Coolum Beach to Brisbanecar 113.4 km
1h 25m$25–36
Coolum Beach to Brisbane by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Brisbane is to line 615 bus and train which costs $3 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Brisbane is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Brisbane Coach Terminal via Noosa Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Central station, platform 5 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Coolum Beach and Brisbane is 129 km. The road distance is 113.4 km.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $80 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Coolum Beach to Brisbane, including transfers.
Coolum Beach to Brisbane bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Coolum Beach to Brisbane train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Brisbane is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $80 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $30 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 2h 11m.
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Coolum Beach to Brisbane bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Coolum Beach to Brisbane train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 5.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Brisbane is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Coolum Beach to Brisbane.
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