There are 3 ways to get from Main Beach to Caloundra by train, bus (Greyhound), 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 / ...
5h 15m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
5h 31m$47–77Drive 163.3 km
- Drive from Main Beach to Caloundracar 163.3 km
1h 57m$29–42
Main Beach to Caloundra by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $28 - $45.
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, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Main Beach and Caloundra is 183 km. The road distance is 163.3 km.
The best way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Main Beach to Caloundra, including transfers.
Main Beach to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Main Beach to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Main Beach to Caloundra is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 31m.
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 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Caloundra station via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Main Beach to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Main Beach to Caloundra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Caloundra is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Main Beach to Caloundra.
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