There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Marcoola by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 54m$117–415Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3105 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
19h 15m$99–228Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
17h 4m$147–320Drive 1,011.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Marcoolacar 1,011.5 km
10h 57m$183–265Bus via Mooloolaba
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
21h 9m$154–225
Sydney to Marcoola by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Marcoola is to bus which costs $95 - $230 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Marcoola is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Marcoola. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue via Brisbane, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Marcoola station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
The distance between Sydney and Marcoola is 853 km. The road distance is 1011.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Marcoola without a car is to train which takes 17h 4m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Sydney to Marcoola, including transfers.
Sydney to Marcoola bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Marcoola train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Marcoola is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 17h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $230 and takes 19h 15m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Marcoola, 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 Marcoola via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 17h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–380
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Sydney to Marcoola bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Marcoola is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 2:02 PM in Sydney and 1:02 PM in Marcoola.
Sydney to Marcoola train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Marcoola is 1011 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Sydney to Marcoola.
There are 2540+ hotels available in Marcoola.