There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) by bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay / ...
5h 23m$49–77Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
6h 24m$4–394Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast to Maroochydore-MCY180 km
2h 12mDrive 180 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY)car 180 km
2h 12m$32–47Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
5h 35m$24–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay
7h 14m$52–80
Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is to train which costs $4 - $400 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY). However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sixth Ave at Sea Breeze Caravan Park and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is 193 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY), including transfers.
Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $400 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Maroochydore Airport (MCY), Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sixth Ave at Sea Breeze Caravan Park, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Sunshine Coast Airport via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Nambour station, platform 2, Nambour station, Maroochydore station, platform 1, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 6h 24m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $29–45
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast to Maroochydore-MCY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Gold Coast to Maroochydore Airport (MCY).
There are 1848+ hotels available in Maroochydore Airport (MCY).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast and Maroochydore Airport (MCY). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.