There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
5h 28m$166–365Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mackay to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050-1 / ...
15h 7m$133–198Train
- Take the train from Mackay to Nambourtrain Spirit of Queensland
12h 9m$154–3,210Drive 849.8 km
- Drive from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 849.8 km
10h 5m$155–224Fly to Hervey Bay, bus
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane MKY - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus
9h 19m$560–737Bus via South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr
- Take the bus from Mackay to Noosa Junctionbus Brisbane
17h 28m$145–375
Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus which costs $130 - $200 and takes 15h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs $160 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Hotel via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Mackay and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 933 km. The road distance is 849.8 km.
The best way to get from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $150 - $3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mackay station.
Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Mackay station.
The best way to get from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs $150 - $3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 15h 7m.
What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Mackay to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $90–3,130 and the journey takes 11h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mackay to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 14h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–450
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport via Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–450
Flights from Mackay to Hervey Bay via Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
Flights from Mackay to Hervey Bay via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Mackay to Hervey Bay via Rockhampton, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–650
Flights from Mackay to Hervey Bay via Townsville, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–650
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mackay to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.
Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 850 km. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 390+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).