What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Caloundra?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Caloundra is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Caloundra is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Southport to Caloundra?

The distance between Southport and Caloundra is 190 km. The road distance is 159 km.

How do I travel from Southport to Caloundra without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Caloundra without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Southport to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Southport to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Caloundra bus from?

Southport to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Caloundra train from?

Southport to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Southport to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Southport to Caloundra is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Southport to Caloundra bus arrive?

Southport to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Southport to Caloundra train arrive?

Southport to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Southport to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Caloundra is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Southport to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Caloundra.

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There are 3 ways to get from Southport to Caloundra by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
4h 23m
$45–65
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
5h 3m
$4
Drive 159 km
1. Drive from Southport to Caloundracar 159 km
1h 52m
$29–42

Southport to Caloundra by bus

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Southport, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southport to Caloundra station via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 5h 3m.

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