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

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Sunshine Coast (Region) 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 35m
    $311–718

  2. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

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    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
    5h 45m
    $147–430

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Nambourtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 32m
    $180–4,580

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    21h 34m
    $200–328

  5. Drive 1,236.8 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Sunshine Coast (Region)car car 1,236.8 km
    14h 39m
    $222–320

  6. Bus via South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Noosa Junctionbus bus Brisbane
    23h 43m
    $177–495

Townsville to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration23h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,052.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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