There are 6 ways to get from Maclean to Caloundra by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Grafton
best- Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 4m$46–496Bus, train
- Take the bus from Maclean to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
9h 22m$61–112Drive 358.1 km
- Drive from Maclean to Caloundracar 358.1 km
3h 57m$64–93Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivalsbus
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane BNK - MCY
7h 42m$166–608Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from MacLean to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
9h 48m$52–380Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 36m$363–844
Maclean to Caloundra by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maclean to Caloundra is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Maclean to Caloundra is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $60 - $95.
The distance between Maclean and Caloundra is 438 km. The road distance is 358.1 km.
The best way to get from Maclean to Caloundra without a car is to bus and train via Grafton which takes 8h 4m and costs $45 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Maclean to Caloundra, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Maclean to Caloundra is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Maclean to Caloundra.
There are 1423+ hotels available in Caloundra.
What companies run services between Maclean, NSW, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Maclean to Caloundra. However, you can take the bus to Grafton City South, walk to Grafton Station, take the train to Roma Street Station, walk to Roma Street, take the train to Landsborough station, platform 1, walk to Landsborough station, stop A, then take the line 605 bus to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maclean to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Brisbane, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 9h 22m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,000
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–307
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $245
- Heritage Class
- $307
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from MacLean to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from MacLean to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Maclean to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park to Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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