Sunshine Coast to Brisbane

Sunshine Coast to Brisbane

Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
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Sunshine Coast to Brisbane Destination Reviews

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Carolyn
I must inform you that the driver from Brisbane to Mooloolaba was very rude and grumpy. People were putting their cases on and there was nowhere else for me to put mine so I put it on the other side of the partition. He yelled "who put that case there". I said I did and he said" well get it off. I didn't tell you to do that". It so happened that that's where my case was meant to go anyway coz mine was the 1st stop. Even the other passengers raised their eyebrows and said that was rude. I travel a lot on Greyhound in WA and they've always been friendly and polite. I hope I don't get him on my return trip! Also, it was very stuffy on the bus. The air barely came through. Fresh air would've been very welcomed, even if the door was left open every now and then.
Sunshine Coast to Brisbane, Bus Early Bird, Greyhound Australia, Jul 21, 2025
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Sunshine Coast to Brisbane Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
07:25
09:00
$23.44
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Advantage
07:25
09:00
$22.29
  4.5
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
11:20
17:30
$249.14
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
11:40
13:00
$29.15
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Advantage
11:40
13:00
$21.15
  4.5
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
12:40
20:50
$408.14
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
13:40
07:30
$448.52
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
13:40
19:30
$623.84
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
14:25
23:50
$356.14
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
14:45
08:10
$184.38
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
15:10
21:30
$153.75
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
15:30
17:00
$23.44
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Flexible
16:00
17:30
$23.44
Bus
Greyhound Australia
Advantage
16:00
17:30
$22.87
  4.5
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
16:10
21:30
$113.29
Flight
Virgin Australia
Economy
17:20
07:30
$176.87
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
19:25
18:55
$152.59
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
20:00
08:20
$682.03
Flight
Jetstar Airways
Economy
20:25
13:30
$320.21

How to get from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane

Travelling between Sunshine Coast and Brisbane 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 627.30 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 16.72.

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

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

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 50m to reach Brisbane.

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

Travelling between Sunshine Coast and Brisbane can be as cheap as USD 16.72 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 627.30 if you buy a Jetstar Airways 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 Sunshine Coast and Brisbane ?

  • 21 by flight from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane starting from 06:15 Sunshine Coast Airport until 18:55 Sunshine Coast Airport
  • 9 from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane starting from 10:45 Maroochydore Sunshine Coast until 16:00 Mooloolaba
  • 2 from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane starting from 07:11 Nambour until 07:57 Nambour

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane 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 Sunshine Coast and Brisbane

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 Sunshine Coast to Brisbane?

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

  • 82% opted for a bus
  • 18% took a train

Transportation from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane

Facts about the transport from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure6:15 AM
Latest Departure6:55 PM
Departures per day32
Distance97 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia