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How to get fromSunshine Coast Airport to Coolangattaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coolangatta by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train Naip / ...
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    4h 39m
    $46–53

  2. Drive 205.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coolangattacar car 205.1 km
    2h 26m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    5h 58m
    $76–98

Sunshine Coast Airport to Coolangatta by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport to McLean St at Queen Elizabeth Park via Nambour station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane Roma Street, and Gold Coast Airport in around 5h 58m.

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