There are 3 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Hope Island by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 45m$83–97Line 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 Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1train
4h 49m$6Drive 174.7 km
- Drive from Coolum Beach to Hope Islandcar 174.7 km
2h 6m$38–55
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Hope Island is to line 615 bus and train which costs $6 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Hope Island is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Hope Island station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Coolum Beach and Hope Island is 198 km. The road distance is 174.7 km.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Coolum Beach to Hope Island, including transfers.
Coolum Beach to Hope Island train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
Coolum Beach to Hope Island train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Hope Island is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Coolum Beach to Hope Island.
There are 2311+ hotels available in Hope Island.
What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Hope Island, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Coolum Beach to Hope Island via Nambour station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Hope Island station, platform 1, Hope Island station, stop B, and Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre in around 3h 45m.
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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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