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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Coolum Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    4h 9m
    $107–415

  2. 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 / ...
    17h
    $161–728

  3. 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 11m
    $158–344

  4. Drive  1,016.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Coolum Beachcar car 1,016.9 km
    10h 59m
    $186–268

  5. 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 17m
    $145–218

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 861.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia 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 17h.

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