There are 5 ways to get from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
3h 56m$74–87Train via Landsborough
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
5h 34m$4Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
5h 6m$28–42Drive 197 km
- Drive from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakescar 197 km
2h 24m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Boggo Road station, platform 4 to Robina station, stop Bbus R770
5h 50m$34–54
Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes is to train via Landsborough which costs $4 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes. However, there are services departing from Toolga St near Warrack St and arriving at Christine Ave at Varsity College via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Boggo Road station, platform 4 and Robina station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Coolum station to Varsity Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Mount Coolum and Varsity Lakes is 217 km. The road distance is 197 km.
The best way to get from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes, including transfers.
Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $70 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Mount Coolum, QLD, Australia and Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Nambour station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 1 in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toolga St near Warrack St to Christine Ave at Varsity College via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Boggo Road station, platform 4, Robina station, stop B, and Robina station, stop C in around 5h 50m.
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Mount Coolum to Varsity Lakes.
There are 2865+ hotels available in Varsity Lakes.




