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How to get fromTownsville to Sunshine Coast Airportby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Sunshine Coast Airport by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane TSV - MCY
    3h 55m
    $300–750

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Nambourtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 31m
    $170–4,565

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 31m
    $184–295

  4. Drive 1,245.7 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Sunshine Coast Airportcar car 1,245.7 km
    14h 47m
    $221–319

  5. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Noosa Junctionbus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus bus 622
    24h 28m
    $177–495

Townsville to Sunshine Coast Airport by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration24h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,041.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Nambour 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,515 and the journey takes 17h 15m.

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