What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Coolum Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Coolum Beach is to train via Landsborough which costs $5 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Coolum Beach?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Coolum Beach is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Coolum Beach. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Brisbane and Noosa Junction station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Coolum Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Coolum Beach station. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Southport to Coolum Beach?

The distance between Southport and Coolum Beach is 207 km. The road distance is 183.9 km.

How do I travel from Southport to Coolum Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Coolum Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $60 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Southport to Coolum Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Southport to Coolum Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Coolum Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Coolum Beach train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Coolum Beach?

The best way to get from Southport to Coolum Beach is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Southport to Coolum Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Coolum Beach train arrive?

Southport to Coolum Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Southport to Coolum Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Coolum Beach is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Southport to Coolum Beach.

Where can I stay near Coolum Beach?

There are 2212+ hotels available in Coolum Beach.

Southport to Coolum Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Coolum Beach by train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 10m
$62–82
Train via Landsborough
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 10m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Noosa Junctionbus Townsville / ...
4h 45m
$52–80
Drive 183.9 km
1. Drive from Southport to Coolum Beachcar 183.9 km
2h 12m
$33–47

Southport to Coolum Beach by bus

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4h 45mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 207.1 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Southport, QLD, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Coolum Beach via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Brisbane and Noosa Junction station, stop B in around 4h 45m.

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