There are 3 ways to get from Helensvale to Coolum Beach by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
3h 42m$76–96Train, line 615 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
4h 42m$4Drive 176.1 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Coolum Beachcar 176.1 km
2h 6m$38–55
Helensvale to Coolum Beach by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Coolum Beach is to train and line 615 bus which costs $4 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Coolum Beach is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Coolum Beach station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Helensvale and Coolum Beach is 198 km. The road distance is 176.1 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $75 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Helensvale to Coolum Beach, including transfers.
Helensvale to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
Helensvale to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Coolum Beach is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Helensvale to Coolum Beach.
There are 2280+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Coolum Beach via Central station, platform 6 and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 3h 42m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
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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