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How to get fromPenrith to Sunshine Coast (Region)by train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Penrith to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, plane, bus, 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 22m
    $105–363

  2. Train, bus, drive via Casino

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus bus 175
    4. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Albion station, platform 2train train
    5. Drive from Sandgate station, platform 1 to Sunshine Coast (Region)car car
    19h 26m
    $96–291

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Sunshine Coast (Region)car car
    17h 31m
    $153–334

  4. Train

    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 train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    18h 1m
    $121–713

  5. Drive 1,041.9 km

    1. Drive from Penrith to Sunshine Coast (Region)car car 1,041.9 km
    11h 21m
    $185–267

  6. 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 36m
    $134–439

  7. Train, bus, drive via Eagleby

    1. Take the train from Penrith Station to Central Stationtrain train Bmt
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Beenleighbus bus
    3. Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Albion station, platform 2train train
    4. Drive from Rothwell station, platform 2 to Sunshine Coast (Region)car car
    22h 55m
    $144–205

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 909.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Penrith Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 18h 1m.

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