There are 8 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Maclean Cemetery, Cameron Stbus 380
8h 23m$82–617Bus via Grafton
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Grafton Station, Coach Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River Stbus 380
9h 52m$58–90Drive 385.2 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Macleancar 385.2 km
4h 17m$70–100Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MCY - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus
7h 21m$310–710Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River Stbus 380
9h 33m$58–210Train, bus via Lismore
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
- Take the bus from Molesworth St After Magellan St to River St After John Stbus 695
11h 5m$78–404Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to MacLeanbus Pm11
12h 36m$78–112Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane MCY - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Parkbus
7h 56m$510–870
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean is to bus via Grafton which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean. However, there are services departing from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr and arriving at McLachlan Park, River St via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Bligh St At Charles Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Maclean is 462 km. The road distance is 385.2 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $80 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean.
There are 574+ hotels available in Maclean.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Maclean, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr to McLachlan Park, River St via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, Grafton Station, Coach Stop, and Bligh St At Charles Lane in around 9h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,500
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–750
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–900
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–950
- 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/
- 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 Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Maclean Cemetery, Cameron St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Maclean Cemetery, Cameron St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
Bus from Molesworth St After Magellan St to River St After John St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- 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
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 Grafton Station, Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Zone - River Street at McLachlan Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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