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
6h 11m$197–407Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mackay to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050-1 / ...
15h 19m$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$156–226Fly 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 31m$564–742Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Mackay to Noosa Junctionbus Brisbane
16h 59m$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 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mackay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs $190 - $410.
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 19m.
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 939 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 6h 11m 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 19m.
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
- $230–900
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
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Mackay to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–360
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Mackay to Nambour
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–3,130
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $90–130
- AChoice
- $150–200
- Gold Class
- $2,499
- Heritage Class
- $3,130
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mackay to Noosa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–380
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $160–230
- Flexible
- $200–380
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mackay to Noosa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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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 1888+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).