There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Doonan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 22m$201–534Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
17h 25m$112–665Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Nambour stationbus R610 / ...
16h 27m$167–349Drive 1,029.9 km
- Drive from Sydney to Doonancar 1,029.9 km
11h 2m$188–272Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train
6h 17m$169–525Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Nambour station to Cooroy Noosa Rd at Sunrise Roadbus 631
22h 24m$163–610
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Doonan is to train which costs $110 - $700 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Doonan is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Doonan. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Memorial Dr at Eumundi Markets via King George Square, 1c, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Nambour station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Doonan station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
The distance between Sydney and Doonan is 878 km. The road distance is 1029.9 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Doonan without a car is to bus which takes 16h 27m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Sydney to Doonan, including transfers.
Sydney to Doonan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Doonan train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Doonan is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 16h 27m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 17h 25m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Doonan, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Doonan via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, RBWH station, platform 2, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Nambour station, and Memorial Dr at Eumundi Markets in around 16h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–470
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–470
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- 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
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Doonan bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Doonan is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 7:57 PM in Sydney and 6:57 PM in Doonan.
Sydney to Doonan train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Doonan is 1030 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Sydney to Doonan.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Doonan.














