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$112–415Train
- 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$146–713Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
16h 59m$158–344Drive 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 36m$143–453Bus 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 19m$147–219
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade which costs $140 - $220 and takes 21h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Hotel via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
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 Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
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 $110 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 16h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $350 and takes 16h 59m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), 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 (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
- $85–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–500
- 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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Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 7:11 AM in Sydney and 6:11 AM 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 1884+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).