What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train via Landsborough which costs $5 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Southport 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 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

No, there is no direct train from Southport station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Queen Street station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The distance between Southport and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 203 km. The road distance is 185.2 km.

How do I travel from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $50 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus from?

Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) train from?

Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The best way to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus arrive?

Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) train arrive?

Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region).

Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast (Region)?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).

Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 4m
$52–68
Train via Landsborough
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
5h 20m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southport to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
4h 49m
$47–66
Drive 185.2 km
1. Drive from Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 185.2 km
2h 12m
$33–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay
6h 31m
$52–80

Southport to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus

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4h 49mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.5 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Southport, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport to South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 4h 49m.

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