There are 8 ways to get from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
7h 3m$123–438Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Sunshine Coast (Region)car
20h 38m$165–370Train
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
21h 39m$163–744Drive 1,165.7 km
- Drive from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 1,165.7 km
12h 50m$212–306Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
10h 28m$189–516Bus, train, bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle Stbus
- Take the train from Moss Vale Station to Goulburn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Avbus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane CBR - MCY
10h 42m$273–594Bus
- Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus
21h 20m$184–397Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus Pm1
- Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus
- Drive from Kippa-Ring station, stop A to Sunshine Coast (Region)car
26h 32m$184–266
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train and fly which costs $120 - $440 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $120 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Nowra and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Hotel via Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Nowra station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Bomaderry Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Kiama Station, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
The distance between Nowra and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 995 km. The road distance is 1165.7 km.
The best way to get from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 21h 39m and costs $160 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Nowra station.
Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Kiama Station.
The best way to get from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 21h 39m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 21h 20m.
What companies run services between Nowra, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 21h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra to David Low Way at Coolum Hotel via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Noosa Junction Station, and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza in around 21h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–1,100
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–430
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–430
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–380
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Moss Vale Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Moss Vale Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–25
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- 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
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Moss Vale Station to Goulburn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $11–17
- First Class
- $18–28
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Phone
- +61 2 4871 3211
- [email protected]
- Website
- Berrima Buslines
Bus from Nowra Bus Terminal, Stewart Pl to Leighton Gardens, Argyle St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Berrima Buslines
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Goulburn Station, Coach Stop to Canberra Airport, Terminal Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nowra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Nowra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Beenleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1h behind Nowra. It is currently 1:57 PM in Nowra and 12:57 PM in Sunshine Coast (Region).
Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1166 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Nowra to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1888+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).





















