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

The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Mermaid Beach and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Mermaid Beach station to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach South station, stop C and arriving at Caloundra station via Nerang station, stop A, Boggo Road station, platform 5, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra?

The distance between Mermaid Beach and Caloundra is 192 km. The road distance is 169.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $4.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra, including transfers.

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

Mermaid Beach to Caloundra bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Nerang station, stop A.

Train or bus from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Mermaid Beach to Caloundra bus arrive?

Mermaid Beach to Caloundra bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 6.

Can I drive from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Mermaid Beach to Caloundra is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Mermaid Beach to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Caloundra.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nerang station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Brna / ...
4h 16m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nerang station, stop A to Boggo Road station, platform 6bus R770
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
5h 6m
$26–38
Drive 169.9 km
1. Drive from Mermaid Beach to Caloundracar 169.9 km
2h 2m
$31–44

Mermaid Beach to Caloundra by bus and train

197Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.6 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Broadbeach South station, stop C to Bowman Rd near First Ave via Nerang station, Nerang station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadbeach South station, stop C to Caloundra station via Nerang station, Nerang station, stop A, Boggo Road station, platform 5, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 5h 6m.

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