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How to get fromSunshine Coast Airport to Sydneyby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    1h 55m
    $99–353

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus 3206 / ...
    19h 51m
    $93–202

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Naip / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    17h 33m
    $114–690

  4. Drive 1,010.1 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydneycar car 1,010.1 km
    10h 57m
    $181–261

  5. Bus via Mooloolaba

    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au001
    21h 37m
    $145–255

Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration19h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 843.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast Airport to Central Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 33m.

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