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How to get fromCanberra to Sunshine Coastby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Canberra to Sunshine Coast by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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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
    6h 7m
    $244–466

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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
    22h 41m
    $101–695

  3. 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 Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    19h 49m
    $195–403

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    20h 46m
    $135–353

  5. Drive 1,266.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Sunshine Coastcar car 1,266.8 km
    13h 36m
    $228–328

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    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
    6h 49m
    $172–431

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

    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 49m
    $120–406

  8. Fly Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CBR - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    7h 55m
    $207–530

  9. Bus, train via Wollongong

    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 Chatswood to Brisbanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    26h 28m
    $201–298

Canberra to Sunshine Coast by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration22h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,055 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Sunshine Coast, 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 bus from Canberra to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 19h 49m.

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