There are 6 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PQQ - MCY
6h 11m$365–856Train
cheapest- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
11h 41m$58–520Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
12h 43m$99–207Drive 634.5 km
- Drive from Port Macquarie to Mooloolabacar 634.5 km
6h 51m$116–167Fly 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
5h 38m$254–732Bus
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
13h 8m$91–136
Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 13h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba is to fly and train which takes 5h 38m and costs $250 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Port Macquarie and arriving at Mooloolaba via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Mooloolaba station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Mooloolaba is 561 km. The road distance is 634.5 km.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $55 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba, including transfers.
Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $360 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $550 and takes 11h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Regional Express, and Jetstar fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Mooloolaba, River Esplanade via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–70
- First
- $75–90
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $120–210
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Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Mooloolaba is 1h behind Port Macquarie. It is currently 9:39 PM in Port Macquarie and 8:39 PM in Mooloolaba.
Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Port Macquarie to Mooloolaba.
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