Brisbane to Sunshine Coast

Brisbane to Sunshine Coast

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Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Schedule

Brisbane to Sunshine Coast Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 05:35 - 07:55AUD 276.40
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 06:45 - 09:35AUD 38
Regional Express Economy 09:30 - 11:40AUD 224.99
Jetstar Airways Economy 10:00 - 07:55AUD 220.01
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 13:45 - 16:25AUD 23.40
Greyhound Australia Flexible 14:00 - 16:40AUD 54
Queensland Rail Business Seat 16:45 - 18:38AUD 29.40
Jetstar Airways Economy 19:30 - 07:55AUD 256.60
Jetstar Airways Economy 20:45 - 11:40AUD 215.85

Transportation from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast

Facts about the transport from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:05 AM
Latest Departure9:25 PM
Departures per day6
Distance84 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast

Travelling between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast is possible by Flight, bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 204.00 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 15.18.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 25m to reach Sunshine Coast.

How much does it cost to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast?

Travelling between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast can be as cheap as USD 15.18 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 204.00 if you buy a Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast ?

  • 4 by flight from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast starting from 06:05 Brisbane Airport until 21:25 Brisbane Airport
  • 2 from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast starting from 13:45 Brisbane Roma Street until 16:55 Brisbane Roma Street

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 57% opted for a bus
  • 43% took a train