What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach is to train and line 615 bus which costs $4 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach?

The fastest way to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Lake and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Forest Lake Shops and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Brisbane and Noosa Junction station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Lake and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Lake station to Coolum Beach station. However, there are services departing from Richlands station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach?

The distance between Forest Lake and Coolum Beach is 154 km. The road distance is 134.7 km.

How do I travel from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Lake to Coolum Beach bus from?

Forest Lake to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Forest Lake Shops station.

Where do I catch the Forest Lake to Coolum Beach train from?

Forest Lake to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 6.

Train or bus from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach?

The best way to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 460 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Forest Lake to Coolum Beach bus arrive?

Forest Lake to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street busway, platform 2 station.

Where does the Forest Lake to Coolum Beach train arrive?

Forest Lake to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Lake to Coolum Beach is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach.

Where can I stay near Coolum Beach?

There are 2204+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.

Forest Lake to Coolum Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, line 460 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Forest Lake to Coolum Beach by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
3h 27m
$63–83
Train, line 615 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Toowong station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
2. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
4h 30m
$4
Line 460 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Forest Lake Shops to Roma Street busway, platform 2bus 460
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Noosa Junctionbus Townsville / ...
4h 28m
$32–52
Drive 134.7 km
1. Drive from Forest Lake to Coolum Beachcar 134.7 km
1h 46m
$24–35

Forest Lake to Coolum Beach by bus

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 153.7 km
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Forest Lake, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Lake Shops to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, and Noosa Junction station, stop B in around 4h 28m.

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