There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Maroochy River by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Nambour stationbus R610 / ...
1h 45m$50–66Drive 115.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Brisbane to Maroochy Rivercar 115.2 km
1h 22m$21–31Train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
2h 4m$50–66Train via Parklakes Dr at Good Samaritan Catholic College
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
2h 51m$52–66
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Maroochy River is to drive which costs $20 - $35 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Maroochy River is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $20 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Maroochy River station. However, there are services departing from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and arriving at Nambour station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Maroochy River station. However, there are services departing from Central station, platform 6 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Brisbane and Maroochy River is 116 km. The road distance is 115.2 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Maroochy River without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Brisbane to Maroochy River, including transfers.
Brisbane to Maroochy River bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Brisbane to Maroochy River train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 6.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Maroochy River is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Maroochy River, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Nambour station hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, Translink operates a train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
Bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Nambour station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Brisbane to Maroochy River bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station.
Brisbane to Maroochy River train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Maroochy River is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Brisbane to Maroochy River.
There are 2400+ hotels available in Maroochy River.


