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How to get fromMelbourne to Coolum Beachby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MEL - MCY
    4h 55m
    $199–489

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachcar car
    27h 54m
    $229–582

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    29h 2m
    $243–972

  4. Drive  1,737.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Coolum Beachcar car 1,737.3 km
    19h 59m
    $310–448

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Coolum Beachcar car
    28h 3m
    $214–419

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    29h 31m
    $259–526

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,487.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Coolum Beach via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 29h 2m.

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