What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue and arriving at Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Coast and Coolangatta?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast station to Coolangatta station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Coolangatta is 205 km. The road distance is 200.6 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $75 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta bus from?

Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta train from?

Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $75 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta train arrive?

Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta.

Where can I stay near Coolangatta?

There are 2913+ hotels available in Coolangatta.

Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
4h 34m
$75–94
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
5h 3m
$4
Drive 200.6 km
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast to Coolangattacar 200.6 km
2h 21m
$36–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane Airport Domesticbus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Domestic Airport station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl
5h
$52–76

Sunshine Coast to Coolangatta by bus

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Distance: 205.1 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Brisbane Roma Street and Gold Coast Airport in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrome Rd at Maud Street to Coolangatta Central via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop A in around 5h 3m.

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