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How to get fromPenrith to Sunshine Coastby train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penrith to Sunshine Coast by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    4h 52m
    $100–353

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    18h
    $94–293

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Town Hall, Park St, Stand Kbus bus N70
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    18h 23m
    $165–353

  4. Drive 1,026.8 km

    1. Drive from Penrith to Sunshine Coastcar car 1,026.8 km
    11h 9m
    $182–263

  5. Train, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    3. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    7h 25m
    $133–428

  6. Train, bus via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus
    21h 57m
    $150–224

Penrith to Sunshine Coast by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 908.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Penrith, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Penrith Station, Stand D to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Town Hall, Park St, Stand K, Town Hall Station, Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 18h 23m.

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