There are 5 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
4h 3m$99–363Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
17h 59m$124–712Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
18h 13m$153–341Drive 1,020.4 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 1,020.4 km
11h 5m$183–264Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
22h 53m$159–272
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which costs $95 - $370 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $95 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Hotel via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 858 km. The road distance is 1020.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs $120 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $95 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 17h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 18h 13m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), 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 train from Wynyard Station to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 17h 59m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1020 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Sydney CBD to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1844+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).