There are 7 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
11h 7m$156–729Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
14h 18m$74–252Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Au001
16h 21m$102–180Drive 665.4 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathiecar 665.4 km
7h 14m$120–173Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane MCY - PQQ
7h 15m$466–810Train, bus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Port Macquariebus Pm11
18h 14m$86–436Line 620 bus, line 615 bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly, line 333 bus
- Take the bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Settlement City Shopping Centre to Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centrebus
8h 45m$236–636
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie is to bus and train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie is to drive which takes 7h 14m and costs $110 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel and arriving at Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre via Noosa Junction Station, Brisbane and Gordon St Before Horton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Lake Cathie station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Wauchope Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Lake Cathie is 682 km. The road distance is 665.4 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $150 - $750.
It takes approximately 11h 7m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 16h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $460 - $850 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Wauchope Station in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel to Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza, Noosa Junction Station, Brisbane, Port Macquarie, and Gordon St Before Horton St in around 16h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–850
- 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/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–307
- 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
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $245
- Heritage Class
- $307
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Maroochydore station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Settlement City Shopping Centre to Ocean Dr Opp Lake Cathie Village Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- 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 Lake Cathie bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie is 665 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lake Cathie.
There are 399+ hotels available in Lake Cathie.



















