There are 3 ways to get from Nambour to Coolangatta by train, bus, or car
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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 / ...
4h 16m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Nambour station to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616 / ...
- Take the bus from Boggo Road station, platform 4 to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus R770
5h 22m$4Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Nambour to Coolangattacar 203.2 km
2h 20m$37–54
Nambour to Coolangatta by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nambour to Coolangatta is to train which costs $3 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Nambour to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambour station to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Nambour station and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via RBWH station, platform 1, Boggo Road station, platform 4 and Varsity Lakes station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Nambour station to Coolangatta 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 4h 16m.
The distance between Nambour and Coolangatta is 215 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Nambour to Coolangatta without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Nambour to Coolangatta, including transfers.
Nambour to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station.
Nambour to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Nambour to Coolangatta is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Nambour, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Nambour station, platform 2 to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nambour station to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Boggo Road station, platform 4, Varsity Lakes station, stop A, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 5h 22m.
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Booking & Getting There
Nambour to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Nambour to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambour to Coolangatta is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Nambour to Coolangatta.
There are 2991+ hotels available in Coolangatta.


