There are 5 ways to get from Helensvale to Marcoola by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 2m$52–62Train, line 615 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
5h 22m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus R772
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
5h 3m$30–44Drive 170.6 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Marcoolacar 170.6 km
2h 3m$31–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay
5h 57m$52–84
Helensvale to Marcoola by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Marcoola is to train and line 615 bus which costs $4 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Marcoola is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Marcoola. However, there are services departing from Helensvale L1 bus stop and arriving at David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Marcoola station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Helensvale and Marcoola is 193 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Marcoola without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Helensvale to Marcoola, including transfers.
Helensvale to Marcoola bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale L1 bus stop station.
Helensvale to Marcoola train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Marcoola is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Marcoola, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Marcoola via Central station, platform 6 and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, Roma Street busway station, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 5h 3m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Helensvale to Marcoola bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1.
Helensvale to Marcoola train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Marcoola is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Helensvale to Marcoola.
There are 2501+ hotels available in Marcoola.


