There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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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$95–207Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
16h 36m$111–689Drive 1,008.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airportcar 1,008.9 km
10h 56m$180–260Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
21h$152–249
Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport is to bus which costs $95 - $210 and takes 18h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $95 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sunshine Coast Airport. 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sunshine Coast Airport station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.
The distance between Sydney and Sunshine Coast Airport is 848 km. The road distance is 1008.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport without a car is to train which takes 16h 36m and costs $110 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport, including transfers.
Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $95 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 16h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 18h 22m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD, 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 train from Central Station to Sunshine Coast Airport via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 16h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–330
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–430
- 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
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
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
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport is 1009 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Sydney to Sunshine Coast Airport.
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