There are 3 ways to get from Coolangatta to Samford by bus, train, or car
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Line 760 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
4h 12m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Tweed Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
5h 9m$30–41Drive 122.5 km
- Drive from Coolangatta to Samfordcar 122.5 km
1h 31m$23–33
Coolangatta to Samford by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolangatta to Samford is to line 760 bus and train which costs $4 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Coolangatta to Samford is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolangatta to Samford. However, there are services departing from Tweed Heads and arriving at Mount Glorious Rd near Mary Ring Dr via Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brookside Shopping Centre station, platform B and Ferny Grove station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Coolangatta and Samford is 135 km. The road distance is 122.5 km.
The best way to get from Coolangatta to Samford without a car is to line 760 bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Coolangatta to Samford, including transfers.
Coolangatta to Samford bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tweed Heads station.
Coolangatta to Samford bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolangatta to Samford is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Coolangatta to Samford.
There are 2045+ hotels available in Samford.
What companies run services between Coolangatta, QLD, Australia and Samford, QLD, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Tweed Heads to Brisbane once daily. Tickets cost $27–40 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Griffith St at Coolangatta East to Varsity Lakes station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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