There are 2 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
4h 25m$152–191Drive 231.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbahcar 231.8 km
2h 53m$42–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Murwillumbah station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Murwillumbah is 247 km. The road distance is 231.8 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $150 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah.
There are 571+ hotels available in Murwillumbah.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Murwillumbah via Nambour station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, and Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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