There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Cotton Tree by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)SYD - MCY
4h 8m$94–413Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth AvenuePm16
16h 36m$93–284Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Central Station to BrisbaneBrisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth AvenuePm16
16h 39m$155–335Drive 1,004.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Cotton Tree1,004.3 km
10h 48m$198–285Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
6h 36m$147–418Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth AvenuePm16
20h 5m$148–209
Sydney to Cotton Tree by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cotton Tree is to train and bus which costs $90 - $290 and takes 16h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cotton Tree is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Cotton Tree. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
The distance between Sydney and Cotton Tree is 857 km. The road distance is 1004.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cotton Tree without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 36m and costs $90 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Sydney to Cotton Tree, including transfers.
Sydney to Cotton Tree bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Cotton Tree is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Brisbane, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 16h 39m.
Sydney to Cotton Tree bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Cotton Tree is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 7:25 AM in Sydney and 6:25 AM in Cotton Tree.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cotton Tree, 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 bus from Central Station to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 16h 39m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–430
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–390
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–360
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Cotton Tree is 1004 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Sydney to Cotton Tree.
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