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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)plane plane SYD - MCY
    3h 26m
    $168–482

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train Brna / ...
    16h 34m
    $116–694

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cooroybus bus Pm16
    18h 14m
    $227–431

  4. Drive 1,022.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Cooloolabincar car 1,022.5 km
    11h 2m
    $194–280

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    5h 30m
    $181–432

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train Brna / ...
    20h 3m
    $171–618

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

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest 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 3 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 34m.

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