There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
4h 40m$75–93Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
4h 40m$4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Caloundra186.4 km
2h 10mDrive 186.4 km
- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundracar 186.4 km
2h 10m$33–48
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Airport and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Caloundra is 215 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra, including transfers.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $70 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Caloundra station via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 40m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Caloundra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Caloundra.
There are 1439+ hotels available in Caloundra.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Caloundra. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.