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 21m$97–640Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Graftonbus
- Take the bus from Fitzroy St After Prince St to Maclean Civic Hall, River Stbus 380
11h 52m$60–100Bus 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 19m$74–118Drive 385.2 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Macleancar 385.2 km
4h 17m$70–102Fly 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 6m$250–710Bus, 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 35m$66–230Bus #2
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to MacLeanbus Pm11
12h 40m$86–132Fly 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$500–870
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean is to bus which costs $55 - $100 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Maclean. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Mount Coolum and arriving at MacLean via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
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 21m and costs $95 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 571+ hotels available in Maclean.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Maclean, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to MacLean via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Lismore in around 10h 19m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney, Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–650
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–900
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- 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
Bus from Fitzroy St After Prince St to Maclean Civic Hall, River St
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