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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Coolum Beachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolum Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    2h 46m
    $80–321

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus bus Pm16
    17h 54m
    $157–339

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train Ipna / ...
    18h 13m
    $149–742

  4. Drive 1,027.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Coolum Beachcar car 1,027.6 km
    11h 11m
    $183–264

  5. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    6h 42m
    $187–577

  6. Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 29m
    $163–266

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 849.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney International Airport to David Low Way at Coolum Beach via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 17h 54m.

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