There are 9 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Canberra by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane MCY - CBR
5h 59m$254–428Train
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
22h 55m$112–600Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
21h 20m$122–620Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
23h 38m$178–279Drive 1,267.2 km
- Drive from Mooloolaba to Canberracar 1,267.2 km
13h 34m$231–333Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane BNE - CBR
5h 54m$172–494Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane OOL - CBR
7h 56m$146–420Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
7h 7m$122–446Train, bus via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
25h 59m$222–472
Mooloolaba to Canberra by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Canberra is to train which costs $110 - $600 and takes 22h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Canberra is to train and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Canberra via Brisbane and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Mooloolaba station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Canberra Station via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
The distance between Mooloolaba and Canberra is 1061 km. The road distance is 1267.2 km.
The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Canberra without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 20m and costs $120 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Mooloolaba to Canberra, including transfers.
Mooloolaba to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Mooloolaba to Canberra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Canberra is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $250 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 23h 38m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 22h 55m.
What companies run services between Mooloolaba, 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 Mooloolaba to Canberra via Brisbane and Sydney Central Station in around 23h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,700
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–550
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–1,100
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Mooloolaba to Canberra bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Canberra is 1h ahead of Mooloolaba. It is currently 3:06 AM in Mooloolaba and 4:06 AM in Canberra.
Mooloolaba to Canberra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Canberra is 1267 km. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Mooloolaba to Canberra.
Book your Mooloolaba to Canberra bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
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