How to travel from Mildura to Caloundra, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Caloundra is around 1,730km (1,075 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mildura to Caloundra by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$495($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$285($195)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Caloundra.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Distance1,730km (1,075 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Caloundra

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Caloundra by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$495 ($330).

The distance between Mildura and Caloundra is around 1,730km (1,075 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,333km (828 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Mildura and Caloundra by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Caloundra is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$495 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Caloundra. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Caloundra. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row After London Cct, Sydney, Brisbane and Mooloolaba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

NSW TrainLink, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Mildura and Caloundra. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Caloundra. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Mildura and Caloundra. The distance is around 1,730km (1,075 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Caloundra is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$495 ($330).

How do I get from Mildura to Caloundra

Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Caloundra

Transport options from Mildura to Caloundra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 50m
A$495($330)
4 times a week1,951km (1,212 miles)
Bus
1 day 11h
A$250($170)
once daily2,278km (1,416 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 9h
A$285($195)
once daily2,198km (1,366 miles)
Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train1 day 12h
A$335($225)
twice a week2,555km (1,588 miles)
Drive
19h 10m
A$325($220)
on demand1,730km (1,075 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