There are 5 ways to get from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 59m$99–363Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
16h 53m$121–704Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
17h 18m$165–337Drive 1,021.8 km
- Drive from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 1,021.8 km
11h 8m$183–264Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
21h 47m$154–255
Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which costs $95 - $370 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $95 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Central Station station to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Central Station station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
The distance between Central Station and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 855 km. The road distance is 1021.8 km.
The best way to get from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 16h 53m and costs $120 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $95 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 16h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 17h 18m.
What companies run services between Central Station, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 16h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1022 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Central Station to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1846+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).