There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3bus R772
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
3h 49m$28–42Train
cheapest- 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 25m$2Drive 160.5 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Mooloolabacar 160.5 km
1h 50m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay
4h 45m$50–82
Helensvale to Mooloolaba by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba is to train which costs $3 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Helensvale L1 bus stop and arriving at Mooloolaba via Boggo Road station, platform 4 and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Mooloolaba 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 25m.
The distance between Helensvale and Mooloolaba is 166 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba, including transfers.
Helensvale to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale L1 bus stop station.
Helensvale to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Mooloolaba via Boggo Road station, platform 4, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Walan St near Bahlaka St via Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 25m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Helensvale to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 3.
Helensvale to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Mooloolaba is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Helensvale to Mooloolaba.
There are 1833+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.


