There are 7 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane PQQ - MCY
5h 54m$464–805Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay / ...
13h 11m$72–252Train
- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
11h 34m$97–664Bus
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
13h 48m$122–236Drive 651.3 km
- Drive from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 651.3 km
7h 7m$117–169Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus, line 622 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to South Coolum Rd near Wandaa Ctbus
6h 49m$233–631Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
14h 41m$84–424
Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train and bus which costs $70 - $260 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $460 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Port Macquarie and arriving at South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 557 km. The road distance is 651.3 km.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs $95 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $460 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $700 and takes 11h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 13h 48m.
What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), 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 Sunshine Coast (Region) via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 11h 34m.
- 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 Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://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 Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
Train from Roma Street to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–307
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $245
- Heritage Class
- $307
- 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
Bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $29–45
- 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 Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to South Coolum Rd near Wandaa Ct
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 651 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Port Macquarie to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1842+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).














