How to travel from Shepparton to Caloundra, Australia

The distance between Shepparton and Caloundra is around 1,402km (871 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Shepparton to Caloundra by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$375($255)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Euroa Station/Railway St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Benalla then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Caloundra.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Distance1,565km (972 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shepparton and Caloundra

There are several options for getting from Shepparton to Caloundra by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$700 ($470).

The distance between Shepparton and Caloundra is around 1,402km (871 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,292km (803 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Shepparton and Caloundra by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shepparton to Caloundra is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$700 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Shepparton and Caloundra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shepparton and Caloundra. We recommend that you take the bus to Benalla then take the train to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shepparton and Caloundra. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shepparton to Caloundra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Euroa Station/Railway St, Euroa, Sydney, Brisbane and Mooloolaba. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Public Transport Victoria, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Shepparton and Caloundra. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shepparton to Caloundra. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Shepparton and Caloundra. The distance is around 1,565km (972 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shepparton to Caloundra is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around A$375 ($255).

How do I get from Shepparton to Caloundra

Compare travel optionsbetween Shepparton and Caloundra

Transport options from Shepparton to Caloundra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 15m
A$375($255)
5 times a day1,660km (1,032 miles)
Train to Broadmeadows, plane6h 45m
A$355($240)
5 times a day1,655km (1,028 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6hrs
A$700($470)
once daily1,493km (928 miles)
Bus to Benalla, train and plane6h 10m
A$620($420)
once daily1,402km (871 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 55m
A$395($265)
every 20 mins1,706km (1,060 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
A$175($120)
twice a week1,930km (1,199 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 5h
A$250($170)
once daily1,923km (1,195 miles)
Bus to Benalla, train1 day 5h
A$250($170)
once daily1,923km (1,195 miles)
Bus to Albury, train1 day 5h
A$295($195)
once daily1,914km (1,189 miles)
Drive
17h 35m
A$295($200)
on demand1,565km (972 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