There are 7 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MCY - PQQ
6h 3m$462–804Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
13h 21m$72–250Train
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
11h 59m$108–671Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Au001
15h 8m$100–176Drive 650.2 km
- Drive from Coolum Beach to Port Macquariecar 650.2 km
7h 6m$117–169Line 620 bus, line 615 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
6h 45m$232–630Bus via Mooloolaba
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Pm11
16h 31m$108–162
Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie is to bus and train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $460 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Port Macquarie via Noosa Junction Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Port Macquarie station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Wauchope Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Coolum Beach and Port Macquarie is 558 km. The road distance is 650.2 km.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs $100 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie, including transfers.
Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $460 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $700 and takes 11h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 15h 8m.
What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Coolum Beach to Findlay Park, Findlay Dr via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Wauchope Station, and Cameron St Before High St in around 11h 59m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Maroochydore station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie is 650 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Coolum Beach to Port Macquarie.
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