How to travel from Daylesford to Mooloolaba, Australia
The distance between Daylesford and Mooloolaba is around 1,578km (980 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Daylesford to Mooloolaba by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mooloolaba → Daylesford if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$630($425)
Qantas
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Bus
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$200($135)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$230($155)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Mooloolaba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Mooloolaba by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$385 ($260).
The distance between Daylesford and Mooloolaba is around 1,578km (980 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,454km (903 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Daylesford and Mooloolaba by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Mooloolaba is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx A$385 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Woodend, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.
V/Line, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Daylesford and Mooloolaba. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Daylesford and Mooloolaba. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Daylesford to Mooloolaba. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Daylesford to Mooloolaba typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Bendigo (BXG) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Daylesford and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 1,767km (1,098 miles) by road and it will take around 20hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Mooloolaba is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Mooloolaba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 45m | A$630($425) | once daily | 1,628km (1,011 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | A$385($260) | 5 times a week | 1,578km (980 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | A$535($360) | 5 times a week | 1,761km (1,094 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | A$390($265) | 5 times a week | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6hrs | A$380($255) | 5 times a week | 1,620km (1,007 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 9h | A$200($135) | 4 times a week | 2,154km (1,339 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | A$230($155) | 5 times a week | 2,136km (1,327 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 8h | A$275($185) | 5 times a week | 2,199km (1,366 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 8h | A$275($185) | 5 times a week | 2,197km (1,365 miles) |
Drive | 20hrs | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,767km (1,098 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Daylesford and Mooloolaba
Bus companies
Public Transport Victoria
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Mooloolaba
The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba