There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
5h 1m$53–68Train via Landsborough
cheapest- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
6h 19m$5Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
5h 36m$28–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Sunshine Coast (Region)212.5 km
2h 30mDrive 212.5 km
- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 212.5 km
2h 30m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
5h 43m$77–94
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train via Landsborough which costs $5 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Bilinga and arriving at David Low Way at Mount Coolum via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 233 km. The road distance is 212.5 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Bilinga station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilinga to David Low Way at Mount Coolum via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 5h 36m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bilinga to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Sunshine Coast (Region)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1848+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Sunshine Coast (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.