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How to get fromPort Macquarie to Coolum Beachby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane PQQ - MCY
    6h
    $464–805

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus bus Hervey Bay / ...
    12h 55m
    $72–252

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train Ipna / ...
    11h 40m
    $107–679

  4. Bus via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050 / ...
    14h 20m
    $102–171

  5. Drive 650.1 km

    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Coolum Beachcar car 650.1 km
    7h 7m
    $117–169

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus, line 620 bus

    1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane PQQ - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David Low Way at Coolum Beachbus bus
    6h 35m
    $233–631

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus bus Hervey Bay / ...
    14h 25m
    $109–159

Port Macquarie to Coolum Beach by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas, Regional Express, and two other airlines fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Coolum Beach via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 11h 40m.

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