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How to get fromSunshine Coast Airport to Surfers Paradiseby train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train Naip / ...
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    4h 16m
    $46–53

  2. Train via Landsborough station, stop A

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train Naip / ...
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    5h 51m
    $4

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Sydney
    5h 40m
    $46–76

  4. Drive 181.1 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast Airport to Surfers Paradisecar car 181.1 km
    2h 11m
    $33–47

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Au001 / ...
    5h 46m
    $24–42

Sunshine Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sunshine Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Nambour station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 5h 40m.

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