There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2h 4m$62–73Line 622 bus, line 615 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from South Coolum Rd near Wandaa Ct to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus 622
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus 615
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
3h 20m$2Drive 114.9 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbanecar 114.9 km
1h 25m$25–35Line 622 bus, bus
- Take the bus from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus 622
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
3h 27m$32–52
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane is to line 622 bus and line 615 bus and train which costs $3 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr and arriving at Brisbane via Maroochydore station, platform 1 and Mooloolaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Brisbane station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Central station, platform 5 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Brisbane is 123 km. The road distance is 114.9 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $60 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane bus services, operated by Translink, depart from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $60 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 622 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5 hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr to Brisbane via Maroochydore station, platform 1 and Mooloolaba in around 3h 27m.
Bus from South Coolum Rd near Wandaa Ct to Maroochydore station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr to Maroochydore station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Maroochydore station, platform 1.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 5.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Brisbane.
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