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How to get fromSydney to Cooloolabinby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Cooloolabin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    3h 26m
    $173–432

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    16h 35m
    $116–694

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Nambour stationbus bus R616 / ...
    16h 23m
    $186–357

  4. Drive 1,023.1 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cooloolabincar car 1,023.1 km
    11h 2m
    $184–266

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    5h 34m
    $176–482

  6. Train via Central Station

    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 / ...
    16h 38m
    $116–694

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train Ipna / ...
    20h 5m
    $179–663

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cooloolabin, 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 Central Station to Cooloolabin via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, and Nambour station in around 16h 23m.

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