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There are 9 ways to get from Perth to Coolum Beach by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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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)planePER - MCY
    8h 44m
    $325–956

  2. Train via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
    5. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
    3d 13h
    $934–9,140

  3. Drive 4,197.6 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Coolum Beachcar4,197.6 km
    44h 33m
    $796–1,149

  4. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planePER - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 2 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    9h 28m
    $344–882

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planePER - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    11h 36m
    $329–910

  6. Train, bus, taxi via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain
    5. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus
    6. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Rothwell station, platform 2train
    7. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachtaxi
    3d 16h
    $1,088–8,938

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Noosa Junctionbus
    3d 18h
    $953–8,651

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
    4d 8h
    $2,906–13,298

  9. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
    3. Take the taxi from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachtaxi
    4d 13h
    $1,205–9,952

Perth to Coolum Beach by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$953Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Coolum Beach via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 3d 13h.

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