What is the cheapest way to get from Maclean to Caloundra?

The cheapest way to get from Maclean to Caloundra is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 9h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maclean to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Maclean to Caloundra is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $60 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Maclean and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Maclean to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Maclean Civic Hall, River St and arriving at Caloundra station via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Maclean to Caloundra?

The distance between Maclean and Caloundra is 438 km. The road distance is 358.1 km.

How do I travel from Maclean to Caloundra without a car?

The best way to get from Maclean to Caloundra without a car is to bus and train via Grafton which takes 8h 50m and costs $45 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Maclean to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Maclean to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maclean to Caloundra bus from?

Maclean to Caloundra bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, depart from Maclean Civic Hall, River St station.

Where does the Maclean to Caloundra bus arrive?

Maclean to Caloundra bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, arrive at Molesworth St After Conway St station.

Can I drive from Maclean to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Maclean to Caloundra is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Maclean to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1424+ hotels available in Caloundra.

Maclean to Caloundra - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Maclean to Caloundra by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Grafton
best
1. Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus
2. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 50m
$47–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maclean Civic Hall, River St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
2. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus
9h 5m
$48–72
Drive 358.1 km
1. Drive from Maclean to Caloundracar 358.1 km
3h 57m
$64–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maclean to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
10h 6m
$61–112

Maclean to Caloundra by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 438 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Maclean, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Maclean Civic Hall, River St to Caloundra station via Molesworth St After Conway St, Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 9h 5m.

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