What is the cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla?

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla is to train and bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla?

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Chinchilla?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Chinchilla. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Chinchilla via Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Chinchilla?

The distance between Caloundra and Chinchilla is 389 km. The road distance is 319.4 km.

How do I travel from Caloundra to Chinchilla without a car?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $50 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Chinchilla bus from?

Caloundra to Chinchilla bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Caloundra to Chinchilla?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla is to train which takes 11h 10m and costs $40 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Caloundra to Chinchilla bus arrive?

Caloundra to Chinchilla bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Chinchilla?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Chinchilla is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Caloundra to Chinchilla.

Where can I stay near Chinchilla?

There are 14+ hotels available in Chinchilla.

Caloundra to Chinchilla - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Caloundra to Chinchilla by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Goodna station, platform 2train Naip
2. Take the bus from Goodna to Chinchillabus
8h 2m
$52–76
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Ipswich station, platform 1train Naip
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Chinchillatrain Westlander
11h 10m
$42–1,102
Drive 319.4 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Chinchillacar 319.4 km
3h 57m
$58–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Chinchillabus
8h 11m
$82–150

Caloundra to Chinchilla by bus and train

10Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.4 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Chinchilla, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Chinchilla via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, and Ipswich in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Chinchilla via Mooloolaba and Brisbane in around 8h 11m.

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