There are 5 ways to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise by bus (Greyhound), train, rideshare, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
5h 36m$48–72Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
5h 46m$4–394Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Maroochydore-MCY to Surfers Paradise180.9 km
2h 11mDrive 180.9 km
- Drive from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradisecar 180.9 km
2h 11m$32–47Bus via Mooloolaba
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Au001 / ...
5h 46m$24–38
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise is to train which costs $4 - $400 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Coast Airport and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) and Surfers Paradise is 192 km. The road distance is 180.9 km.
The best way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $400 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Maroochydore Airport (MCY), Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, and Brisbane in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Maroochydore station, platform 2, Nambour station, Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Maroochydore-MCY to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Surfers Paradise.
There are 2776+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Maroochydore Airport (MCY) and Surfers Paradise. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.