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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Nimbin?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Nimbin?

The distance between Caloundra and Nimbin is 288 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $100 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Caloundra to Nimbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Nimbin bus from?

Caloundra to Nimbin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.

Train or bus from Caloundra to Nimbin?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Nimbin is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $100 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Caloundra to Nimbin bus arrive?

Caloundra to Nimbin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Nimbin?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Nimbin is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Caloundra to Nimbin.

Where can I stay near Nimbin?

There are 64+ hotels available in Nimbin.

Caloundra to Nimbin - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Caloundra to Nimbin by train, bus, 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 Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 32
5h 50m
$106–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
8h 40m
$26–36
Drive 253.4 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Nimbincar 253.4 km
3h 17m
$45–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
8h 54m
$76–94
Train, bus via Murwillumbah
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Beenleigh station, platform 1train
3. Take the bus from Beenleigh to Murwillumbahbus
4. Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central Schoolbus 630
9h 26m

Caloundra to Nimbin by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Caloundra to Nimbin.

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Distance: 288.5 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Nimbin via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Kyogle Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 8h 40m.

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