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How to get fromMaclean to Caloundraby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Maclean to Caloundra by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Grafton

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    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    8h 3m
    $52–509

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Maclean to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    8h 21m
    $61–108

  3. Drive  358.1 km

    1. Drive from Maclean to Caloundracar car 358.1 km
    3h 57m
    $66–95

  4. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane BNK - MCY
    7h 37m
    $256–708

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from MacLean to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    10h 47m
    $58–388

  6. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CFS - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    6h 43m
    $365–796

Maclean to Caloundra by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Maclean, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Maclean to Caloundra. However, you can take the bus to Grafton City South, walk to Grafton Station, take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Landsborough station, platform 1, walk to Landsborough station, stop A, then take the line 605 bus to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maclean to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Brisbane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 8h 21m.

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