There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 38m$107–415Bus via Brisbane
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
18h 39m$99–147Train
- 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$146–713Drive 1,018.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 1,018.2 km
11h$186–269Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus, line 622 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to South Coolum Rd near Wandaa Ctbus
6h 46m$143–493Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
22h 24m$171–244
Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus via Brisbane which costs $95 - $150 and takes 18h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Brisbane, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sunshine Coast (Region) 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 (Region) is 858 km. The road distance is 1018.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 16h 36m and costs $140 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 16h 36m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 18h 39m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), 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 Sunshine Coast (Region) 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
- $80–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- 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
- 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
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- 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
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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 8:59 PM in Sydney and 7:59 PM in Sunshine Coast (Region).
Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1018 km. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 1887+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).