What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach is to tram and train and line 615 bus and line 620 bus which costs $5 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Coolum Beach station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Coolum Beach?

The distance between Main Beach and Coolum Beach is 211 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Coolum Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Coolum Beach bus from?

Main Beach to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Coolum Beach train from?

Main Beach to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Main Beach to Coolum Beach?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Main Beach to Coolum Beach bus arrive?

Main Beach to Coolum Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Main Beach to Coolum Beach train arrive?

Main Beach to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Coolum Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Coolum Beach is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Main Beach to Coolum Beach.

Where can I stay near Coolum Beach?

There are 2217+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.

Main Beach to Coolum Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach to Coolum Beach by train, bus (Greyhound), car, tram, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 21m
$62–82
Tram, train, line 615 bus, line 620 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
3. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
4. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
5. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David Low Way at Coolum Beachbus 620
5h 20m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
5h 41m
$48–78
Drive 188.1 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Coolum Beachcar 188.1 km
2h 17m
$34–49

Main Beach to Coolum Beach by bus and foot

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.2 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Coolum Beach via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 5h 41m.

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