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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 44m
    $99–353

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus bus Hervey Bay / ...
    17h 43m
    $98–296

  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 / ...
    16h 43m
    $131–719

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050 / ...
    17h
    $159–336

  5. Drive 1,018.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Coolum Beachcar car 1,018.3 km
    11h 3m
    $183–265

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus, line 620 bus

    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 Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David Low Way at Coolum Beachbus bus
    6h 38m
    $133–439

  7. 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 / ...
    21h 2m
    $155–253

Sydney to Coolum Beach by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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 train from Central Station to Coolum Beach via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 16h 43m.

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