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How to get fromCanberra to Caloundraby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Caloundra by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane CBR - MCY
    7h 5m
    $235–557

  2. Fly Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CBR - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    8h 51m
    $127–469

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus bus
    21h 53m
    $205–440

  4. Drive 1,255.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Caloundracar car 1,255.8 km
    13h 28m
    $238–343

  5. Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CBR - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    6h 36m
    $172–471

  6. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    7h 58m
    $137–447

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    22h 30m
    $161–366

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus bus
    3. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train train
    4. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    25h 49m
    $174–267

Canberra to Caloundra by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Caloundra station via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 21h 53m.

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