There are 7 ways to get from Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain 32
9h 33m$76–235Train
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Macksville Stationtrain 32
11h 4m$50–186Bus via Urunga Public School, Bowra St
- Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Urunga Station, Coach Stopbus 3206
10h 30m$66–100Drive 529.2 km
- Drive from Maroochydore to Nambucca Headscar 529.2 km
5h 46m$112–162Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MCY - CFS
- Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Drbus
8h 1m$511–915Bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Nambucca Headsbus Pm11
12h 15m$102–147Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
- Take the bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Drbus
7h 56m$331–792
Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads is to train which costs $50 - $190 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Bowra St At Wellington Dr via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Urunga Public School, Bowra St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Maroochydore station to Nambucca Heads station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Macksville Station via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Maroochydore and Nambucca Heads is 530 km. The road distance is 529.2 km.
The best way to get from Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 33m and costs $75 - $240.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads, including transfers.
Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.
Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads is to bus via Urunga Public School, Bowra St which takes 10h 30m and costs $65 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $190 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Maroochydore, QLD, Australia and Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Maroochydore to Bowra St At Wellington Dr via Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Urunga Station, Coach Stop, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street to Nambucca Plaza via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Macksville Station, and Macksville Post Office, Cooper St in around 11h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–60
- First
- $65–75
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Roma Street Station to Macksville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $65–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Urunga Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Dr
Bus from Toormina Gardens to Bowra St At Wellington Dr
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Nambucca Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Nambucca Heads is 1h ahead of Maroochydore. It is currently 12:49 AM in Maroochydore and 1:49 AM in Nambucca Heads.
Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads is 529 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Maroochydore to Nambucca Heads.
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