There are 6 ways to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM)plane MCY - ARM
5h 10m$437–578Drive 541.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Maroochydore-Airport-MCY to Armidalecar 541.6 km
6h 54m$96–139Line 615 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Armidale (ARM)plane BNE - ARM
6h 31m$312–580Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
13h 33m$138–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
13h 35m$138–332Bus via Urunga
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Urungabus
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centrebus Dt1 / ...
18h 11m$162–226
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $430 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Coast Airport and arriving at Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Coffs Harbour Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) and Armidale is 467 km. The road distance is 541.6 km.
The best way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale without a car is to bus which takes 13h 33m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale, including transfers.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
The best way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $430 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 33m.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale is 542 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Armidale.
What companies run services between Maroochydore Airport (MCY), Australia and Armidale, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Armidale (ARM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Armidale Visitor Information Centre via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Coffs Harbour Station in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Armidale via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–1,300
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–350
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale via Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–350
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Armidale Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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