There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region) by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CBR - MCY
6h 2m$254–466Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
6h 44m$123–425Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Sunshine Coast (Region)car
20h 2m$186–403Train
- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
22h 1m$172–757Drive 1,282 km
- Drive from Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 1,282 km
13h 49m$232–335Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
7h 31m$175–454Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Sunshine Coast (Region)car
22h 15m$202–421
Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus and fly which costs $120 - $430 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $250 - $470.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
The distance between Canberra and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1056 km. The road distance is 1282 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 22h 1m and costs $170 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $250 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $800 and takes 22h 1m.
Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1282 km. It takes approximately 13h 49m to drive from Canberra to Sunshine Coast (Region).
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Qantas, and Jetstar fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 22h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Canberra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $25–40
- First Class
- $35–60
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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