There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
2h 58m$98–352Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay / ...
18h 22m$95–207Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Central station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
17h 13m$142–303Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay / ...
17h 38m$98–296Drive 1,009 km
- Drive from Sydney to Maroochydore-Airport-MCYcar 1,009 km
10h 57m$179–259
Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is to train and bus which costs $95 - $300 and takes 17h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $95 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Maroochydore Airport (MCY). However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Sunshine Coast Airport via Brisbane, Sixth Ave at Sea Breeze Caravan Park and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
The distance between Sydney and Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is 848 km. The road distance is 1009 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 13m and costs $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY), including transfers.
Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
The best way to get from Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 18h 22m.
Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY) is 1009 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Sydney to Maroochydore Airport (MCY).
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Maroochydore Airport (MCY), 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 bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Sunshine Coast Airport via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Brisbane, Sixth Ave at Sea Breeze Caravan Park, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 18h 22m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–320
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–320
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Train from Central station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- 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
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $29–45
Bus from Brisbane to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $29–45
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $29–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- 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
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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