There are 5 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain
6h 17m$92–358Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus 3204
19h 8m$90–136Train
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Gosford Stationtrain 32
17h 44m$119–694Drive 956.1 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coastcar 956.1 km
10h 14m$172–248Bus via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus
- Take the bus from Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus 19
24h 21m$144–214
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 19h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs $90 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Mount Coolum and arriving at Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Gosford Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Central Coast station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Gosford Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Central Coast is 960 km. The road distance is 956.1 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast without a car is to train which takes 17h 44m and costs $110 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast is to train which takes 17h 44m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 19h 8m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 17h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 19h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Gosford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–240
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Gosford Station, Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B to Gosford Station, Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B to Gosford Station, Stand N
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
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More Questions & Answers
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast is 956 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Coast.
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