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How to get fromMaroochydore to Canberraby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Maroochydore to Canberra by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MCY - CBR
    5h 31m
    $252–656

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    23h 3m
    $112–600

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    21h 27m
    $126–626

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    24h 20m
    $223–465

  5. Drive  1,267.3 km

    1. Drive from Maroochydore to Canberracar car 1,267.3 km
    13h 39m
    $263–380

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BNE - CBR
    5h 59m
    $192–584

  7. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    6h 31m
    $140–470

  8. Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OOL - CBR
    8h 2m
    $166–496

  9. Train, bus via Wollongong

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    4. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus 855
    27h 32m
    $184–586

Maroochydore to Canberra by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,056.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Maroochydore, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maroochydore to Canberra via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, Brisbane, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 24h 20m.

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