There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Marcoola by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane SYD - MCY
3h 54m$117–425Bus via Brisbane
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 3101 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
18h 25m$99–147Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
16h 56m$146–708Drive 1,011.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Marcoolacar 1,011.5 km
10h 56m$214–309Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay / ...
22h 10m$171–244
Sydney to Marcoola by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Marcoola is to bus via Brisbane which costs $95 - $150 and takes 18h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Marcoola is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Marcoola. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue via Brisbane, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club CLOSED and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Marcoola 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 16h 56m.
The distance between Sydney and Marcoola is 853 km. The road distance is 1011.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Marcoola without a car is to train which takes 16h 56m and costs $140 - $750.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Sydney to Marcoola, including transfers.
Sydney to Marcoola bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.
Sydney to Marcoola train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Marcoola is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $110 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $750 and takes 16h 56m, you could also bus via Brisbane, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Marcoola, 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 Marcoola via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 16h 56m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–380
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Sunshine Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–460
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Brisbane to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- 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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Sydney to Marcoola bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Roma Street Station, Stand F.
Marcoola is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 3:05 PM in Sydney and 2:05 PM in Marcoola.
Sydney to Marcoola train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Marcoola is 1011 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Sydney to Marcoola.
There are 2492+ hotels available in Marcoola.