There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
2h 6m$60–80Drive 113.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 113.9 km
1h 26m$25–36Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
2h 42m$63–90Bus, line 622 bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Drbus 622
3h 10m$29–39Train, line 615 bus
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
3h 34m$32–42
Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at David Low Way at Mount Coolum via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Sunshine Coast (Region) 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 6m.
The distance between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 125 km. The road distance is 113.9 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 6.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.
Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 2284+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).