What is the cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at David Low Way at Mount Coolum via Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

No, there is no direct train from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) station. However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Ipswich station, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The distance between Toowoomba and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 254 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.

How do I travel from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $85 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus from?

Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Toowoomba station.

Where do I catch the Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) train from?

Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Toowoomba station.

Train or bus from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The best way to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $85 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $550 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus arrive?

Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) train arrive?

Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region).

Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast (Region)?

There are 1895+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).

Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
5h 22m
$86–134
Drive 224.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 224.3 km
3h 8m
$49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Toowoomba to Ipswichtrain Westlander
2. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
7h 18m
$83–542
Bus via Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED
1. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
5h 27m
$89–144

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Map of how to get from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region).

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Distance: 254.1 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Toowoomba, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, Maroochydore station, platform 2, and David Low Way at Mount Coolum in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toowoomba to Sunshine Coast (Region) via Ipswich station, platform 1 and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 7h 18m.

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