There are 3 ways to get from Helensvale to Maleny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale 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 29m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus R772
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
6h 23m$30–44Drive 154.8 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Malenycar 154.8 km
1h 52m$29–41
Helensvale to Maleny by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Maleny is to train which costs $3 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Maleny is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Maleny. However, there are services departing from Helensvale L1 bus stop and arriving at Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club and Landsborough station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Maleny station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Helensvale and Maleny is 165 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Maleny without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Helensvale to Maleny, including transfers.
Helensvale to Maleny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale L1 bus stop station.
Helensvale to Maleny train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Maleny is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Maleny, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop B in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, Roma Street busway station, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club, Landsborough station, stop A, and Landsborough station, stop B in around 6h 23m.
Bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Helensvale to Maleny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1.
Helensvale to Maleny train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Maleny is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Helensvale to Maleny.
There are 347+ hotels available in Maleny.


