What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast is to bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade which costs $160 - $270 and takes 17h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $190 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Sunshine Coast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Maroochydore. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h.

Is there a direct train between Airlie Beach and Sunshine Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Sunshine Coast is 1053 km. The road distance is 1008.8 km.

How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast without a car is to train which takes 16h 29m and costs $100 - $3,700.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast bus from?

Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast train from?

Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.

Train, bus or fly from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast is to train which takes 16h 29m and costs $100 - $3,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 17h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Maroochydore station.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast train arrive?

Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast is 1009 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast?

Book your Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast?

There are 1842+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast.

Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 24m
$194–676
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 29m
$105–3,608
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
17h 42m
$160–262
Drive 1,008.8 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coastcar 1,008.8 km
12h 1m
$183–263
Fly Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
3. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Aerodrome Rd at Maud Streetbus
6h 55m
$334–1,074
Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PPP - MCY
7h 38m
$506–1,152
Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
8h 46m
$188–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Maroochydorebus Brisbane
19h
$140–420

Airlie Beach to Sunshine Coast by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,052.8 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,583 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Airlie Beach to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $150–270 and the journey takes 17h 23m.

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