There are 5 ways to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
3h 26m$92–394Train
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
17h 40m$165–733Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
19h 14m$97–147Drive 1,017.6 km
- Drive from Coolum Beach to Sydneycar 1,017.6 km
11h$186–268Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Pm11
22h 9m$162–252
Coolum Beach to Sydney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney is to bus via Brisbane which costs $95 - $150 and takes 19h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Coolum Beach to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Coolum Beach station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Coolum Beach and Sydney is 860 km. The road distance is 1017.6 km.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 17h 40m and costs $160 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney, including transfers.
Coolum Beach to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Coolum Beach to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Coolum Beach to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $90 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 17h 40m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 19h 14m.
What companies run services between Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Coolum Beach to Central Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Coolum Beach to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Coolum Beach. It is currently 11:55 AM in Coolum Beach and 12:55 PM in Sydney.
Coolum Beach to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coolum Beach to Sydney is 1018 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Coolum Beach to Sydney.
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