There are 7 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Maroochydore by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PQQ - MCY
6h 24m$454–805Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
12h 45m$47–208Train, bus
- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
11h 33m$70–244Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
12h 39m$120–234Drive 635.6 km
- Drive from Port Macquarie to Maroochydorecar 635.6 km
6h 54m$114–164Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 34m$232–630Bus
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
13h 20m$105–147
Port Macquarie to Maroochydore by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Maroochydore is to train which costs $45 - $210 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $450 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Macquarie to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Port Macquarie and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Maroochydore station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street and Fortitude Valley station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Maroochydore is 556 km. The road distance is 635.6 km.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Maroochydore without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 33m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Port Macquarie to Maroochydore, including transfers.
Port Macquarie to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Port Macquarie to Maroochydore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $450 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 12h 39m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $210 and takes 12h 45m.
What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Maroochydore, 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 Port Macquarie to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 12h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–200
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More Questions & Answers
Port Macquarie to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Port Macquarie to Maroochydore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Maroochydore is 636 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Port Macquarie to Maroochydore.
There are 1840+ hotels available in Maroochydore.











