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

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

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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
    5h 58m
    $454–755

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    12h 12m
    $46–516

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm16
    12h 39m
    $120–234

  4. Drive 636.2 km

    1. Drive from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coastcar car 636.2 km
    6h 54m
    $113–163

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    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
    5h 52m
    $232–630

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train train Ipna / ...
    13h 42m
    $83–423

Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast, 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 Clarence St After Hay St to Maroochydore station, platform 2 via Cameron St Before High St, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 12h 12m.

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