There are 8 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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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 20m$97–641Drive 385.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Macleancar 385.2 km
4h 17m$70–101Bus via Lismore
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
- Take the bus from Lismore to MacLeanbus
10h 27m$75–118Fly 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 11m$241–711Bus, 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 41m$98–267Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to MacLeanbus Pm11
11h 37m$87–132Train, 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 55m$93–440Fly 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
8h 1m$511–921
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean is to drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $65 - $110.
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 MacLean via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
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 20m and costs $95 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 20m 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.
Maclean is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 12:30 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 1:30 AM in Maclean.
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.
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 MacLean via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore in around 10h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,000
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–850
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- 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
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $245
- Heritage Class
- $307
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $50–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $50–65
- Sleeper
- $150–170
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Maclean Cemetery, Cameron St
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River St
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to Maclean Cemetery, Cameron St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Bligh St At Charles Lane to McLachlan Park, River St
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
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
- Buslines Group
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Lismore to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Byron Easybus
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