There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Maroochydore by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
4h 8m$99–363Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
15h 39m$166–356Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
16h 36m$112–283Drive 1,003.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Maroochydorecar 1,003.8 km
10h 50m$180–259Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 35m$129–430Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
20h 5m$166–232
Sydney to Maroochydore by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Maroochydore is to train and bus which costs $110 - $290 and takes 16h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $95 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
The distance between Sydney and Maroochydore is 857 km. The road distance is 1003.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Maroochydore without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 15h 39m and costs $160 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Sydney to Maroochydore, including transfers.
Sydney to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Maroochydore is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $95 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 15h 39m.
Sydney to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Maroochydore is 1004 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Sydney to Maroochydore.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Maroochydore, 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 bus from Central Station to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 15h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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