There are 5 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
3h 11m$112–414Train
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
17h 33m$147–712Bus
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Stationbus Au001
22h 3m$148–228Drive 1,019.2 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydneycar 1,019.2 km
11h 1m$186–269Bus via Mooloolaba
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Pm11
22h 12m$162–252
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney is to bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 22h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Coolum Hotel and arriving at Sydney Central Station via Noosa Junction Station and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Sydney is 854 km. The road distance is 1019.2 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 17h 33m and costs $140 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 17h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 22h 3m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Central Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 6:32 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 7:32 AM in Sydney.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney is 1019 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sydney.
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