How to travel from Caloundra to Daylesford, Australia
The distance between Caloundra and Daylesford is around 1,588km (986 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Caloundra to Daylesford 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 Daylesford → Caloundra if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Maroochydore station platform 2 then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballan.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$265($180)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Central station platform 5 then take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Ballan.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$270($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caloundra and Daylesford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Daylesford by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$265 ($180) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$385 ($260).
The distance between Caloundra and Daylesford is around 1,588km (986 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,445km (898 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Caloundra and Daylesford by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Daylesford is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$385 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$265 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Daylesford. We recommend that you take the bus to Maroochydore station platform 2 then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Daylesford. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Caloundra and Daylesford. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Daylesford. We recommend that you take the bus to Maroochydore station platform 2 then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the bus to CFA/Bridport St. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Caloundra and Daylesford. The distance is around 1,761km (1,094 miles) by road and it will take around 20hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Daylesford is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Caloundra and Daylesford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 35m | A$385($260) | 5 times a week | 1,595km (991 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 50m | A$475($320) | 5 times a week | 1,781km (1,106 miles) |
| Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane | 7h 30m | A$750($505) | 5 times a week | 1,762km (1,095 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 10m | A$375($250) | 5 times a week | 1,648km (1,024 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 10m | A$360($240) | 5 times a week | 1,588km (986 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 9h | A$265($180) | 5 times a week | 2,222km (1,381 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | A$270($185) | 5 times a week | 2,172km (1,350 miles) |
| Train to Central station, platform 5, bus | 1 day 6h | A$270($185) | 5 times a week | 2,172km (1,350 miles) |
Drive | 20hrs | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,761km (1,094 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Caloundra and Daylesford
Bus companies
Translink QLD
Public Transport Victoria
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Daylesford
The following major airports near Daylesford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 81km (51 miles) from Daylesford
King Island Airport (KNS)
- Distance
- 283km (176 miles) from Daylesford