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How to get fromCanberra to Coolum Beachby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane CBR - MCY
    5h 28m
    $254–446

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    6h 25m
    $124–447

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachcar car
    20h 47m
    $174–383

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    21h 50m
    $187–772

  5. Drive  1,279.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Coolum Beachcar car 1,279.4 km
    13h 45m
    $234–338

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus, line 620 bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CBR - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David Low Way at Coolum Beachbus bus
    6h 47m
    $195–584

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    21h 10m
    $189–408

  8. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachcar car
    21h 56m
    $202–421

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

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Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,059.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Coolum Beach via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 21h 50m.

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