How to get from Gold Coast to Caloundra by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gold Coast to Caloundra in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 740 bus from Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GOLD train, then the IPSW train and finally take the 605 bus from Landsborough Station station to Caloundra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - GOLDGOLD
Train - IPSWIPSW
Bus - 605605
Leaves from Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court
    ID 300676
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang Gccc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GOLDGOLD
    Wait for train
    GOLD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - IPSWIPSW
    Wait for train
    IPSW
    Nambour Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Landsborough Station
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Landsborough Station
    ID 301494
    60 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Caloundra Station
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Caloundra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Caloundra Station
    ID 301491
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 740, GOLD, IPSW, 615 and 600

To get from Gold Coast to Caloundra in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 740 bus from Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GOLD train, then the IPSW train, then the 615 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club station to Caloundra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - GOLDGOLD
Train - IPSWIPSW
Bus - 615615
Bus - 600600
Leaves from Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court
    ID 300676
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang Gccc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GOLDGOLD
    Wait for train
    GOLD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - IPSWIPSW
    Wait for train
    IPSW
    Nambour Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Landsborough Station
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Landsborough Station
    ID 301494
    60 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 615615
    Wait for bus
    615
    Maroochydore Station
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
    ID 301698
    32 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
    ID 301699
    20 m • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Caloundra Station
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Caloundra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Caloundra Station
    ID 301491
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gold Coast to Caloundra

The distance between Gold Coast, Brisbane and Caloundra, Brisbane is approximately 188.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gold Coast to Caloundra by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gold Coast

Gold Coast is located at Bundall Road, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Bundall Rd at Pisa Court.

Bus stations close to Gold Coast:

  • Bundall Rd at Pisa Court
  • Bundall Rd at City Of Gold Coast
  • Home Of the Arts (Hota)

Public transport stations close to Caloundra, Brisbane

Caloundra is located at Caloundra, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Caloundra Station.

Bus stations close to Caloundra:

  • Caloundra Station
  • Ormuz Ave at Bingera Terrace
  • Bulcock St at Canberra Terrace

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 740, GOLD, IPSW, 615 and 600

To get from Gold Coast to Caloundra in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 740 bus from Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GOLD train, then the IPSW train, then the 615 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club station to Caloundra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - GOLDGOLD
Train - IPSWIPSW
Bus - 615615
Bus - 600600
Leaves from Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court
    ID 300676
    720 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang Gccc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GOLDGOLD
    Wait for train
    GOLD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Train - IPSWIPSW
    Wait for train
    IPSW
    Nambour Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Landsborough Station
    81 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Landsborough Station
    ID 301494
    60 m • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 615615
    Wait for bus
    615
    Maroochydore Station
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
    ID 301698
    32 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club
    ID 301699
    20 m • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Caloundra Station
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Caloundra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Caloundra Station
    ID 301491
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Caloundra?

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line 740, Bus line GOLD, Bus line IPSW, Bus line 605.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gold Coast to Caloundra?

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 740, Bus line GOLD, Bus line IPSW, Bus line 615, Bus line 600.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Caloundra in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gold Coast to Caloundra in Brisbane?

    The 740 bus line goes from Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court station near Gold Coast to Nerang Gccc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Caloundra Station station near Caloundra in Brisbane

  • How long does it take to travel from Gold Coast to Caloundra in Brisbane by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Gold Coast and Caloundra in Brisbane by bus and train is about 3 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gold Coast to get to Caloundra in Brisbane?

    Get on the 740 bus from the Slatyer Ave at Corporate Court stop near Gold Coast in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gold Coast and Caloundra in Brisbane?

    Get off the bus at the Caloundra Station stop, which is closest to Caloundra in Brisbane.

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