What is the cheapest way to get from Penrith to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Coolangatta is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Penrith to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Coolangatta is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $100 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Central Station and Cahill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Penrith to Coolangatta?

The distance between Penrith and Coolangatta is 747 km. The road distance is 830.4 km.

How do I travel from Penrith to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Penrith to Coolangatta without a car is to bus which takes 16h 23m and costs $110 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Penrith to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Coolangatta bus from?

Penrith to Coolangatta bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Coolangatta train from?

Penrith to Coolangatta train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Penrith Station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Penrith to Coolangatta is to bus which takes 16h 23m and costs $110 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 18h.

Where does the Penrith to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Penrith to Coolangatta bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Where does the Penrith to Coolangatta train arrive?

Penrith to Coolangatta train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Coolangatta is 830 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Penrith to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2927+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Penrith to Coolangatta - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
3h 50m
$100–333
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
18h
$72–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 2802
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
16h 23m
$119–313
Train, bus via Casino
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
16h 44m
$75–260
Drive 830.4 km
1. Drive from Penrith to Coolangattacar 830.4 km
8h 56m
$147–213
Train, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
6h 38m
$136–442
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
17h 17m
$116–169

Penrith to Coolangatta by bus

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Distance: 747 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Central Station and Cahill Street in around 16h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith Station to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 18h.

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