What is the cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Main Beach is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caloundra to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Main Beach is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Tedder Ave at Montgomery Avenue via Mooloolaba, Brisbane and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Main Beach?

The distance between Caloundra and Main Beach is 182 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.

How do I travel from Caloundra to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Main Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Caloundra to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Caloundra to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Main Beach bus from?

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

Train or bus from Caloundra to Main Beach?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Main Beach is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Caloundra to Main Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Caloundra to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Main Beach is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Caloundra to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Caloundra to Main Beach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Caloundra to Main Beach by train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
4h 27m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Pm11
5h 34m
$44–72
Drive 163.1 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Main Beachcar 163.1 km
1h 57m
$31–45

Caloundra to Main Beach by bus, train, and tram

102Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Main Beach station, platform 2 via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Tedder Ave at Montgomery Avenue via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 5h 34m.

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