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

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Mooloolaba is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Mooloolaba is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Mooloolaba?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Mooloolaba via Surfers Paradise and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Mooloolaba?

The distance between Main Beach and Mooloolaba is 179 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Main Beach to Mooloolaba without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Main Beach to Mooloolaba, including transfers.

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

Main Beach to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Train or bus from Main Beach to Mooloolaba?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Mooloolaba is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Main Beach to Mooloolaba bus arrive?

Main Beach to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Mooloolaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Mooloolaba is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Main Beach to Mooloolaba.

Where can I stay near Mooloolaba?

There are 1808+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Main Beach to Mooloolaba by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
4h 43m
$42–70
Train
cheapest
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 / ...
5h 5m
$4
Drive 172.6 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Mooloolabacar 172.6 km
2h 1m
$32–46

Main Beach to Mooloolaba by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Main Beach to Mooloolaba.

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Distance: 179.2 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Mooloolaba via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Walan St near Bahlaka St 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 5m.

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