There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
4h 40m$53–62Train via Landsborough
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
6h 23m$5Bus via Noosa Heads Junction
- Take the bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus
6h 8m$78–101Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast-OOL213.9 km
2h 30mDrive 213.9 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)car 213.9 km
2h 30m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Bilingabus Au001 / ...
6h 19m$27–45
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is to train via Landsborough which costs $5 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL). However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Beach and arriving at Gold Coast Airport via Noosa Heads Junction and Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 231 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Noosa Heads Junction station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus via Noosa Heads Junction, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport via Nambour station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Beach to Gold Coast Airport via Noosa Heads Junction and Brisbane Roma Street in around 6h 8m.
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Noosa Heads Junction to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast-OOL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
There are 2777+ hotels available in Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









