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How to get fromDarwin to Caloundraby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Darwin to Caloundra by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planeDRW - MCY
    12h 3m
    $392–1,202

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeDRW - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    10h 17m
    $219–826

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus
    4d 6h
    $2,741–6,526

  4. Drive 3,451.1 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Caloundracar3,451.1 km
    34h 45m
    $678–979

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeDRW - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    12h 27m
    $234–904

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    4d 14h
    $5,187–8,393

Darwin to Caloundra by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,741Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Darwin to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Darwin, Adelaide Parklands, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop Y2 King William St - West side, Adelaide, Brisbane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4d 14h.

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