What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast is to bus via Bowen which costs $200 - $340 and takes 20h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast is to bus and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $320 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Sunshine Coast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayr and arriving at Maroochydore. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Sunshine Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Sunshine Coast. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

How far is it from Ayr to Sunshine Coast?

The distance between Ayr and Sunshine Coast is 1148 km. The road distance is 1160 km.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast without a car is to train which takes 16h 55m and costs $120 - $4,300.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Sunshine Coast bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Sunshine Coast train from?

Ayr to Sunshine Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Sunshine Coast?

The best way to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast is to train which takes 16h 55m and costs $120 - $4,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bowen, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 20h 58m.

Where does the Ayr to Sunshine Coast bus arrive?

Ayr to Sunshine Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bowen station.

Where does the Ayr to Sunshine Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Sunshine Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Sunshine Coast is 1160 km. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Ayr to Sunshine Coast.

Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast.

Ayr to Sunshine Coast - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ayr to Sunshine Coast by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane TSV - MCY
7h 17m
$324–791
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
16h 55m
$124–4,217
Bus via Bowen
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Bowenbus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Bowen to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
20h 58m
$200–337
Drive 1,160 km
1. Drive from Ayr to Sunshine Coastcar 1,160 km
13h 44m
$206–297
Bus to Townsville Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 26m
$162–466
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 57m
$238–1,310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr to Maroochydorebus Brisbane
22h 10m
$170–480

Ayr to Sunshine Coast by train and bus

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16h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,147.9 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ayr to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $120–4,217 and the journey takes 16h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr to The Esplanade at First Avenue via Bowen, Mooloolaba, and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade in around 20h 58m.

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