Rome2Rio

How to get fromGladstone to Coolum Beachby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Coolum Beach

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Gladstone to Coolum Beach by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Cooroytrain train Tilt Train / ...
    6h 13m
    $52–1,435

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    8h 17m
    $76–124

  3. Drive 416.1 km

    1. Drive from Gladstone to Coolum Beachcar car 416.1 km
    5h 21m
    $75–107

  4. Line 501 bus, fly, train, line 615 bus, line 620 bus

    1. Take the bus from Goondoon Street at Apex Park to Chanel Collegebus bus
    2. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane GLT - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    4. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David Low Way at Coolum Beachbus bus
    7h 29m
    $242–528

  5. Bus via Gladstone (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Noosa Junctionbus bus Brisbane
    10h 35m
    $102–210

Gladstone to Coolum Beach by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gladstone to Coolum Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 423.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Cooroy twice daily. Tickets cost $50–1,433 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Gladstone to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers