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

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

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MCY - CBR
    5h 46m
    $252–436

  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 4m
    $112–600

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    21h 8m
    $132–204

  4. 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 28m
    $122–620

  5. Drive  1,269.1 km

    1. Drive from Maroochydore to Canberracar car 1,269.1 km
    13h 38m
    $232–335

  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
    6h 1m
    $192–534

  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 30m
    $126–450

  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 4m
    $146–476

  9. Train, bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    26h 5m
    $222–472

Maroochydore to Canberra by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration23h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,056.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar 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 Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 21h 8m.

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