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How to get fromSydney to Sunshine Coast (Region)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane SYD - MCY
    4h 3m
    $99–353

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Maroochydorebus bus Hervey Bay / ...
    18h 30m
    $98–296

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train Ipna / ...
    16h 53m
    $121–704

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050 / ...
    17h 10m
    $159–336

  5. Drive 1,019.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region)car car 1,019.5 km
    11h 3m
    $184–265

  6. Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus bus Au050-1 / ...
    21h 47m
    $155–253

Sydney to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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 53m.

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