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How to get fromSunshine Coast (Region) to Canberraby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Canberra by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane MCY - CBR
    5h 22m
    $243–467

  2. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus bus
    6h 31m
    $121–411

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 631 / ...
    22h 42m
    $172–752

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car car
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    24h 58m
    $203–435

  5. Drive  1,282.8 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Canberracar car 1,282.8 km
    13h 50m
    $232–334

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BNE - CBR
    6h 46m
    $174–465

  7. Drive, bus, train via Casino

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sandgate station, platform 2car car
    2. Take the bus from Beenleigh Station, Stand B to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 176
    3. Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain train 34
    4. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    22h 50m
    $142–344

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    25h 36m
    $173–300

  9. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car car
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain train Sco
    4. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus bus 855
    27h 51m
    $220–450

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,057 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Canberra Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 22h 42m.

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