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How to get fromSydney to Cooloolabinby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Cooloolabin by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)planeSYD - MCY
    3h 26m
    $163–502

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2trainBrna / ...
    16h 51m
    $116–694

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbanebusBrisbane
    2. Take the bus from Albion station to Nambour stationbusR595
    17h 21m
    $179–357

  4. Drive 1,022.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cooloolabincar1,022.5 km
    10h 57m
    $199–287

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeSYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train
    6h 1m
    $191–462

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetbusPm12
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2trainBrna / ...
    20h 34m
    $171–230

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cooloolabin, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Cooloolabin via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 16h 51m.

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