There are 6 ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Caloundra by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Urunga Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
10h 38m$47–188Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
12h 39m$80–109Drive 518.3 km
- Drive from Nambucca Heads to Caloundracar 518.3 km
5h 40m$95–136Bus, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CFS - MCY
9h 14m$471–815Bus
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R616
12h 39m$85–170Bus, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 27m$320–741
Nambucca Heads to Caloundra by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Caloundra is to train which costs $45 - $190 and takes 10h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Caloundra is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambucca Heads to Caloundra. However, there are services departing from Nambucca Heads and arriving at Bowman Rd near First Ave via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Nambucca Heads station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Urunga Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Caloundra is 531 km. The road distance is 518.3 km.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs $45 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Nambucca Heads to Caloundra, including transfers.
Nambucca Heads to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Nambucca Heads station.
Nambucca Heads to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Urunga Station.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Caloundra is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs $45 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Urunga Public School, Bowra St, Urunga Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nambucca Heads to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 12h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Urunga Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $65–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Nambucca Heads to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Caloundra is 1h behind Nambucca Heads. It is currently 4:28 PM in Nambucca Heads and 3:28 PM in Caloundra.
Nambucca Heads to Caloundra train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambucca Heads to Caloundra is 518 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Nambucca Heads to Caloundra.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Caloundra.





