There are 4 ways to get from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 1train Brgy / ...
2h 10m$76–96Train, line 615 bus, line 620 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David Low Way at Coolum Beachbus 620
3h 35m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
2h 59m$21–30Drive 111.6 km
- Drive from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beachcar 111.6 km
1h 24m$24–35
Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach is to train and line 615 bus and line 620 bus which costs $3 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Coach Terminal and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Fortitude Valley station to Coolum Beach station. However, there are services departing from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Fortitude Valley and Coolum Beach is 128 km. The road distance is 111.6 km.
The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach, including transfers.
Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4.
The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $75 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 1 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.
Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Fortitude Valley to Coolum Beach.
There are 2286+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.