There are 3 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Caloundra by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
4h 6m$32–37Bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
6h 5m$52–82Drive 174.6 km
- Drive from Varsity Lakes to Caloundracar 174.6 km
2h 4m$38–55
Varsity Lakes to Caloundra by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Caloundra is to train which costs $30 - $40 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Caloundra is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Yodelay St near Babu St and arriving at Caloundra station via Burleigh Heads, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Varsity Lakes and Caloundra is 199 km. The road distance is 174.6 km.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Varsity Lakes to Caloundra, including transfers.
Varsity Lakes to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.
Varsity Lakes to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Caloundra is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Varsity Lakes to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yodelay St near Babu St to Caloundra station via Burleigh Heads station, stop B, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 6h 5m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varsity Lakes to Caloundra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Varsity Lakes to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Caloundra is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Varsity Lakes to Caloundra.
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