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

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Toowoomba is to train and bus which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Toowoomba is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Toowoomba?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Toowoomba. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Toowoomba via Surfers Paradise, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Toowoomba?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Toowoomba. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Toowoomba via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Toowoomba?

The distance between Main Beach and Toowoomba is 206 km. The road distance is 178.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Main Beach to Toowoomba without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $28 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Main Beach to Toowoomba, including transfers.

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

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

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Toowoomba train from?

Main Beach to Toowoomba train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Main Beach to Toowoomba?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Toowoomba is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $9 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Main Beach to Toowoomba bus arrive?

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

Where does the Main Beach to Toowoomba train arrive?

Main Beach to Toowoomba train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Toowoomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Toowoomba is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Main Beach to Toowoomba.

Where can I stay near Toowoomba?

There are 140+ hotels available in Toowoomba.

Main Beach to Toowoomba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach to Toowoomba by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
4h 22m
$28–46
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Toowoombatrain Westlander
6h 30m
$10–602
Drive 178.2 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Toowoombacar 178.2 km
2h 6m
$34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus
4h 53m
$46–82

Main Beach to Toowoomba by tram, train, and bus

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Toowoomba via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Toowoomba via Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 4h 53m.

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