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

The cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Main Beach is to bus and train which costs $29 - $50 and takes 3h 29m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Toowoomba and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Toowoomba to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at Tedder Ave at Montgomery Avenue via Brisbane and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Toowoomba and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Toowoomba to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Ipswich station, platform 1, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Toowoomba to Main Beach?

The distance between Toowoomba and Main Beach is 206 km. The road distance is 177.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Main Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs $29 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Toowoomba to Main Beach, including transfers.

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

Toowoomba to Main Beach bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Toowoomba station.

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

Toowoomba to Main Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Toowoomba station.

Train or bus from Toowoomba to Main Beach?

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Main Beach is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $9 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Toowoomba to Main Beach bus arrive?

Toowoomba to Main Beach bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Toowoomba to Main Beach train arrive?

Toowoomba to Main Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Toowoomba to Main Beach?

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

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Toowoomba to Main Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Toowoomba to Main Beach by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 29m
$29–46
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Toowoomba to Ipswichtrain Westlander
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
5h 59m
$10–623
Drive 177.7 km
1. Drive from Toowoomba to Main Beachcar 177.7 km
2h 6m
$34–49
Fly, train
1. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane WTB - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3h 14m
$255–943
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Pm11
4h 2m
$49–75

Toowoomba to Main Beach by bus, train, and tram

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3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.7 km
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Toowoomba to Main Beach station, platform 2 via Ipswich station, platform 1, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toowoomba to Tedder Ave at Montgomery Avenue via Brisbane, Southport, and Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre in around 4h 2m.

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