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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Maroochydore by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MEL - MCY
    4h 54m
    $209–499

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    7h 24m
    $189–376

  3. 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 Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    27h 59m
    $272–530

  4. Train, bus

    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 bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    28h 38m
    $194–527

  5. Drive  1,722.9 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Maroochydorecar car 1,722.9 km
    19h 46m
    $313–452

  6. Train, bus via Landsborough station, stop A

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    28h 32m
    $214–559

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    32h 21m
    $225–315

Melbourne to Maroochydore by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,482.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 27h 59m.

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