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How to get fromPerth to Caloundraby plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Caloundra by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane PER - MCY
    9h 15m
    $365–1,106

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane PER - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    8h 30m
    $284–932

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    4d 10h
    $949–12,051

  4. Drive  4,174.8 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Caloundracar car 4,174.8 km
    44h 33m
    $757–1,093

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane PER - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    10h 45m
    $317–784

  6. Train via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    5d 9h
    $2,705–22,597

Perth to Caloundra by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$949Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,676.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Caloundra, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Caloundra Rd at Caloundra Police Station via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4d 10h.

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