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How to get fromCoolum Beach to Tweed Headsby train, tram, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram L1
    5h 27m
    $68–80

  2. Line 620 bus, line 615 bus, train, tram, line 700 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus bus 620
    2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus bus 615
    3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    4. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Broadbeach South station, platform 1tram tram L1
    6. Take the bus from Broadbeach South station, stop A to Wharf St at Tweed Mallbus bus 700
    7h 9m
    $6

  3. Drive 216.5 km

    1. Drive from Coolum Beach to Tweed Headscar car 216.5 km
    2h 33m
    $39–56

  4. Train, line 760 bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Robina station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Robina Town Centre to Wharf St at Tweed Mallbus bus 760
    7h 30m
    $6

Coolum Beach to Tweed Heads by bus, train, and tram

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Coolum Beach to Tweed Heads. However, you can take the taxi to Nambour station, platform 2, take the train to Bowen Hills station, platform 3, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, take the vehicle to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, walk to Burleigh Heads station, stop B, then take the line 700 bus to Griffith St at Coolangatta East. Alternatively, you can drive from Coolum Beach to Tweed Heads in around 2h 33m.

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