What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Caloundra station via Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Caloundra?

The distance between Main Beach and Caloundra is 183 km. The road distance is 163.3 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Caloundra without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Caloundra?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Main Beach to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Caloundra bus from?

Main Beach to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd station.

Train or bus from Main Beach to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Main Beach to Caloundra bus arrive?

Main Beach to Caloundra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Caloundra is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Main Beach to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Caloundra.

Main Beach to Caloundra - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Main Beach to Caloundra by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Brna / ...
4h 19m
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
5h 19m
$34–51
Drive 163.3 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Caloundracar 163.3 km
1h 57m
$31–45

Main Beach to Caloundra by tram, train, and bus

216Weekly Services

4h 19mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.8 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Caloundra station via Surfers Paradise, Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 5h 19m.

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