There are 6 ways to get from Marcoola to Sydney by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane MCY - SYD
3h 11m$86–394Train
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
17h 37m$149–714Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus 3204 / ...
19h 2m$96–146Drive 1,012.2 km
- Drive from Marcoola to Sydneycar 1,012.2 km
10h 58m$183–264Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
6h 18m$122–462Bus via Tamarindus St near Willow Cr
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Pm11
22h 1m$162–252
Marcoola to Sydney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marcoola to Sydney is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 19h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Marcoola to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $85 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Marcoola to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue and arriving at Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Marcoola station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
The distance between Marcoola and Sydney is 852 km. The road distance is 1012.2 km.
The best way to get from Marcoola to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 17h 37m and costs $140 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Marcoola to Sydney, including transfers.
Marcoola to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Marcoola to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Marcoola to Sydney is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 17h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 19h 2m.
What companies run services between Marcoola, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marcoola to Central Station via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 37m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–460
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–460
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–380
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Marcoola to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Marcoola. It is currently 4:26 AM in Marcoola and 5:26 AM in Sydney.
Marcoola to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marcoola to Sydney is 1012 km. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Marcoola to Sydney.
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