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

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

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane TSV - MCY
    4h 39m
    $308–710

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Nambourtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 58m
    $131–4,516

  3. Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Mooloolababus bus Au050-1 / ...
    21h 51m
    $199–322

  4. Drive 1,247.6 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Sunshine Coastcar car 1,247.6 km
    14h 50m
    $221–320

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, line 615 bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Aerodrome Rd at Maud Streetbus bus
    4h 48m
    $145–425

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Maroochydorebus bus Brisbane
    23h 15m
    $180–550

Townsville to Sunshine Coast by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,051.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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