There are 4 ways to get from Fortitude Valley to Marcoola 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 6m$60–76Bus, line 615 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R616
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
3h 17m$2Drive 106.1 km
- Drive from Fortitude Valley to Marcoolacar 106.1 km
1h 21m$20–28Train, line 615 bus
- Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Brgy / ...
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
3h 11m$2
Fortitude Valley to Marcoola by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Marcoola is to bus and line 615 bus which costs $3 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Fortitude Valley to Marcoola is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Fortitude Valley to Marcoola. However, there are services departing from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and arriving at Tamarindus St near Cycas St via Landsborough station, stop A and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Fortitude Valley station to Marcoola 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 6m.
The distance between Fortitude Valley and Marcoola is 122 km. The road distance is 106.1 km.
The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Marcoola without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $60 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Fortitude Valley to Marcoola, including transfers.
Fortitude Valley to Marcoola bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Fortitude Valley to Marcoola train services, operated by Translink, depart from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4.
The best way to get from Fortitude Valley to Marcoola is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 615 bus, which costs $3 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia and Marcoola, 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, you can take a bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Tamarindus St near Cycas St via Landsborough station, stop B, Landsborough station, stop A, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 3h 17m.
Bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Fortitude Valley to Marcoola bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Landsborough station, stop B.
Fortitude Valley to Marcoola train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Fortitude Valley to Marcoola is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Fortitude Valley to Marcoola.
There are 2522+ hotels available in Marcoola.


