There are 5 ways to get from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 52m$181–223Line 605 bus, line 760 bus, train, line 610 bus, line 622 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus 605
- Take the bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Nambour station to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus 610 / ...
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Drbus 622
8h 16m$10–401Bus via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED
- Take the bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
7h 17m$93–135Drive 230.8 km
- Drive from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 230.8 km
2h 54m$50–71Bus
- Take the bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
7h 45m$60–85
Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to line 605 bus and line 760 bus and train and line 610 bus and line 622 bus which costs $10 - $410 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Murwillumbah and arriving at David Low Way at Mount Coolum via Brisbane, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Murwillumbah station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Murwillumbah and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 253 km. The road distance is 230.8 km.
The best way to get from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $180 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Murwillumbah station.
Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $180 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Murwillumbah, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Brisbane, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED, Maroochydore station, platform 2, and David Low Way at Mount Coolum in around 7h 17m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Transport for NSW
- Schedules at
- Transport for NSW
Bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Lakes station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Nambour station to Maroochydore station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1h behind Murwillumbah. It is currently 6:55 PM in Murwillumbah and 5:55 PM in Sunshine Coast (Region).
Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Murwillumbah to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1897+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).



















