What is the cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to River Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to River Heads is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maroochydore to River Heads?

The fastest way to get from Maroochydore to River Heads is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Maroochydore and River Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore to River Heads. However, there are services departing from Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street and arriving at Hervey Bay via Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Maroochydore to River Heads?

The distance between Maroochydore and River Heads is 223 km. The road distance is 208.2 km.

How do I travel from Maroochydore to River Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Maroochydore to River Heads without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs $150 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Maroochydore to River Heads?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Maroochydore to River Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maroochydore to River Heads bus from?

Maroochydore to River Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Maroochydore to River Heads bus arrive?

Maroochydore to River Heads bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Hervey Bay station.

Can I drive from Maroochydore to River Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore to River Heads is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Maroochydore to River Heads.

Where can I stay near River Heads?

There are 331+ hotels available in River Heads.

Maroochydore to River Heads - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Maroochydore to River Heads by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Nambour to Maryborough Westtrain Tilt Train / ...
2. Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi
4h 31m
$156–760
Drive 208.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Maroochydore to River Headscar 208.2 km
2h 30m
$38–54
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Baybus Au050 / ...
4h 57m
$86–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Hervey Baybus Pm16
5h 39m
$96–129
Bus #2 (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Hervey Baybus Hervey Bay / ...
5h 39m
$106–169

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Distance: 223.1 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Maroochydore, QLD, Australia and River Heads, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Mooloolaba to Hervey Bay twice daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 32m.

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