What is the cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast is to line 620 bus and line 615 bus and train and tram which costs $5 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Coolum Beach and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Coolum Beach and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast?

The distance between Coolum Beach and Gold Coast is 213 km. The road distance is 189.9 km.

How do I travel from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $65 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolum Beach to Gold Coast bus from?

Coolum Beach to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Coolum Beach to Gold Coast train from?

Coolum Beach to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $65 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Coolum Beach to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Coolum Beach to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Coolum Beach to Gold Coast train arrive?

Coolum Beach to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Fortitude Valley station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Gold Coast is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Coolum Beach to Gold Coast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Gold Coast by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 3train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
4h 19m
$67–79
Line 620 bus, line 615 bus, train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus 620
2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus 615
3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
4. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
6h 1m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Au001 / ...
5h 59m
$26–44
Drive 189.9 km
1. Drive from Coolum Beach to Gold Coastcar 189.9 km
2h 17m
$34–50

Coolum Beach to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 213.4 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Coolum Beach to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Nambour station, platform 2, Fortitude Valley station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, and Brisbane in around 5h 59m.

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