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

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There are 6 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

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    3h 44m
    $107–415

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Noosa Junctionbus bus Townsville / ...
    18h 25m
    $103–151

  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 42m
    $161–728

  4. Drive  1,016.9 km

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

  5. 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 33m
    $143–493

  6. Bus via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus bus Hervey Bay / ...
    22h 8m
    $171–244

Sydney to Coolum Beach by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration18h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest 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, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 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 42m.

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