There are 4 ways to get from South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
2h 39m$52–66Train, line 615 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
3h 56m$4Bus, line 622 bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Drbus 622
3h 52m$26–38Drive 115.9 km
- Drive from South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 115.9 km
1h 29m$21–30
South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train and line 615 bus which costs $4 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from South Brisbane station to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from South Bank busway station, platform 5 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 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from South Brisbane station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from South Bank station, platform 2 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between South Brisbane and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 128 km. The road distance is 115.9 km.
The best way to get from South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.
South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 6.
The best way to get from South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 622 bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between South Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bank busway station, platform 5 to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Roma Street busway, platform 1, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://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/
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More Questions & Answers
South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue station.
South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nambour station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from South Brisbane to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 2198+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).