How to travel from Beechworth to Caloundra, Australia

The distance between Beechworth and Caloundra is around 1,292km (803 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Beechworth to Caloundra by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CaloundraBeechworth if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$685($460)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Parramatta then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$275($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Caloundra.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Distance1,574km (978 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beechworth and Caloundra

There are several options for getting from Beechworth to Caloundra by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$685 ($460).

The distance between Beechworth and Caloundra is around 1,292km (803 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,225km (761 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Beechworth and Caloundra by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Beechworth to Caloundra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx A$685 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Beechworth and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Beechworth and Caloundra. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Beechworth and Caloundra. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Beechworth to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Parramatta, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand E, Brisbane and Mooloolaba. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Public Transport Victoria, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Beechworth and Caloundra. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Beechworth to Caloundra. We recommend that you take the bus to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Caloundra is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Caloundra. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Beechworth and Caloundra. The distance is around 1,574km (978 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beechworth to Caloundra is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around A$685 ($460).

How do I get from Beechworth to Caloundra

Compare travel optionsbetween Beechworth and Caloundra

Transport options from Beechworth to Caloundra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
A$685($460)
twice daily1,383km (860 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5hrs
A$600($405)
twice daily1,292km (803 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
A$185($125)
4 times a week1,663km (1,033 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 4h
A$275($185)
once daily1,799km (1,118 miles)
Bus to Albury, train1 day 4h
A$240($160)
once daily1,813km (1,127 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 4h
A$245($165)
once daily1,860km (1,156 miles)
Drive
16h 50m
A$295($200)
on demand1,574km (978 miles)

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Airports near Caloundra

The following major airports near Caloundra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Caloundra
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Caloundra
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Caloundra