There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
3h 48m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1bus R772
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
3h 57m$24–36Drive 160.5 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Mooloolabacar 160.5 km
1h 50m$29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay
4h 46m$49–78
Helensvale to Mooloolaba by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba is to train which costs $3 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Helensvale L1 bus stop and arriving at Mooloolaba via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1 and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Mooloolaba station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Helensvale and Mooloolaba is 179 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba, including transfers.
Helensvale to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale L1 bus stop station.
Helensvale to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Mooloolaba is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Walan St near Bahlaka St via Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Mooloolaba via Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1, Roma Street busway station, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3h 57m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Helensvale to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Eight Mile Plains station, platform 1.
Helensvale to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Mooloolaba is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Helensvale to Mooloolaba.
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