There are 7 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Sawtell by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Station32
7h 46m$52–218Train
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Station32
8h 55m$32–182Bus via Byron Bay
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021
11h 7m$67–245Drive 490.8 km
- Drive from Mooloolaba to Sawtell490.8 km
5h 18m$97–140Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)MCY - CFS
7h 5m$415–907Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma StreetPm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Coffs HarbourPm11
12h 23m$87–128Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)BNE - CFS
5h 53m$322–831
Mooloolaba to Sawtell by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Sawtell is to train which costs $30 - $190 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Mooloolaba to Sawtell is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Brisbane Roma Street, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street and Park Beach Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Mooloolaba and Sawtell is 485 km. The road distance is 490.8 km.
The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Sawtell without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $50 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Mooloolaba to Sawtell, including transfers.
Mooloolaba to Sawtell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Sawtell is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 11h 7m and costs $65 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $410 - $950 and takes 7h 5m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $190 and takes 8h 55m.
Mooloolaba to Sawtell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sawtell is 1h ahead of Mooloolaba. It is currently 3:30 AM in Mooloolaba and 4:30 AM in Sawtell.
What companies run services between Mooloolaba, QLD, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Sawtell RSL, First Av via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, and Park Beach Plaza in around 11h 7m. Alternatively, Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 4 times a day.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–900
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney, Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–950
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–800
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $22–35
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 6685 7447
- info@byronbus.com
- Website
- brisbane2byron.com
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Schedules at
- brisbane2byron.com
- 13
- $60–70
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- info@byronbus.com
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $10–130
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Mooloolaba to Sawtell is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Mooloolaba to Sawtell.
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