There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Mooloolaba by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
4h 39m$114–426Train
cheapest- Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
18h 8m$87–570Bus
- Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus
17h 34m$164–372Drive 1,023.8 km
- Drive from Penrith to Mooloolabacar 1,023.8 km
11h 1m$187–270Train, fly to Brisbane Airport
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Central 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
6h 21m$148–502Train, bus
- Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train
23h 6m$138–521
Penrith to Mooloolaba by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Mooloolaba is to train which costs $85 - $600 and takes 18h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Mooloolaba is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith station to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station, Stand D and arriving at Mooloolaba via Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith station to Mooloolaba station. However, there are services departing from Penrith Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Strathfield Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
The distance between Penrith and Mooloolaba is 913 km. The road distance is 1023.8 km.
The best way to get from Penrith to Mooloolaba without a car is to bus which takes 17h 34m and costs $160 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Penrith to Mooloolaba, including transfers.
Penrith to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Penrith Station, Stand D.
Penrith to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Penrith Station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Mooloolaba is to bus which takes 17h 34m and costs $160 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $600 and takes 18h 8m.
What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Mooloolaba via Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 17h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith Station to Mooloolaba, River Esplanade via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 18h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Penrith Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Mooloolaba is 1h behind Penrith. It is currently 4:18 PM in Penrith and 3:18 PM in Mooloolaba.
Penrith to Mooloolaba train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Mooloolaba is 1024 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Penrith to Mooloolaba.
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