What is the cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola is to bus and train which costs $29 - $50 and takes 6h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

The distance between Coolangatta and Marcoola is 235 km. The road distance is 208.3 km.

How do I travel from Coolangatta to Marcoola without a car?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $50 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coolangatta to Marcoola bus from?

Coolangatta to Marcoola bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.

Train or bus from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

The best way to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Coolangatta to Marcoola bus arrive?

Coolangatta to Marcoola bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Coolangatta to Marcoola?

Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Marcoola is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Coolangatta to Marcoola.

Where can I stay near Marcoola?

There are 2440+ hotels available in Marcoola.

Coolangatta to Marcoola - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Coolangatta and Marcoola?

No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Marcoola. However, there are services departing from Griffith St at Coolangatta East and arriving at Tamarindus St near Cycas St via Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

There are 4 ways to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 42m
$52–62
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilinga to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
6h 32m
$30–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
5h 57m
$76–98
Drive 208.3 km
1. Drive from Coolangatta to Marcoolacar 208.3 km
2h 30m
$38–55

Coolangatta to Marcoola by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 57mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Coolangatta to Marcoola.

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Distance: 235.1 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Marcoola, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Marcoola via Varsity Lakes station, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Tamarindus St near Cycas St via Gold Coast Airport, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 5h 57m.

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