What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which costs $180 - $460 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 34m and costs $180 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Geelong?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel and arriving at Geelong Station/Railway Tce via Noosa Junction Station, Brisbane, Sydney Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Geelong?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Geelong station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Geelong Station via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong?

The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Geelong is 1546 km. The road distance is 1808.5 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 39m and costs $190 - $1,000.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong bus from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong train from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 39m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $260 - $700 and takes 7h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 37h 7m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong train arrive?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong is 1809 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong.

Where can I stay near Geelong?

There are 897+ hotels available in Geelong.

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCY - MEL
2. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
5h 34m
$180–460
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
8h 33m
$162–524
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
30h 39m
$194–961
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
34h 55m
$271–657
Drive 1,808.5 km
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelongcar 1,808.5 km
20h 38m
$325–470
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Avalon Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCY - AVV
7h 13m
$264–668
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
3. Take a shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport to Geelong stationshuttle
8h 39m
$188–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus
37h 7m
$280–512
Train
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2d 7h
$2,610–3,714

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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Distance: 1,545.7 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Geelong, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Geelong Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 30h 39m. Alternatively, Jetstar and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Avalon Airport (AVV) 4 times a day.

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