There are 6 ways to get from Sawtell to Coolangatta by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Sawtell Station to Casino Stationtrain 31 / ...
- Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 167 / ...
6h 44m$36–171Train
- Take the train from Sawtell Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
8h 35m$36–175Drive 296.2 km
- Drive from Sawtell to Coolangattacar 296.2 km
3h 12m$54–77Fly
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CFS - OOL
6h 16m$369–712Bus via Cahill Street
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Bilingabus Brisbane
7h 16m$51–127Bus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
7h 56m$55–81
Sawtell to Coolangatta by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sawtell to Coolangatta is to train and bus which costs $35 - $180 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Sawtell to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Sawtell to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from First Av After Second Av and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Coffs Harbour and Cahill Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Sawtell station to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Sawtell Station and arriving at Burleigh Heads station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Sawtell and Coolangatta is 367 km. The road distance is 296.2 km.
The best way to get from Sawtell to Coolangatta without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $35 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Sawtell to Coolangatta, including transfers.
Sawtell to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Coffs Harbour station.
Sawtell to Coolangatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Sawtell Station.
The best way to get from Sawtell to Coolangatta is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs $35 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 6h 16m, you could also bus via Cahill Street, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Sawtell, NSW, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Sawtell Station to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 4, Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, and Burleigh Heads station, stop B in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Sawtell Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $28–40
- First
- $35–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Sawtell Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $60–85
- Advantage
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $80–120
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sawtell to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bilinga station.
Sawtell to Coolangatta train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sawtell to Coolangatta is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Sawtell to Coolangatta.
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