How to travel from Esperance to Mooloolaba, Australia
The distance between Esperance and Mooloolaba is around 3,920km (2,436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Esperance to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mooloolaba → Esperance if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Esperance (EPR) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time7h 30m
- Typical costA$745($500)
Regional Express
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.
- Duration4 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,015($680)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esperance and Mooloolaba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Esperance to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$705 ($475) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$745 ($500).
The distance between Esperance and Mooloolaba is around 3,920km (2,436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,089km (1,920 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Esperance and Mooloolaba by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Esperance to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Esperance and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$705 ($475) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Esperance and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Esperance and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Esperance and Mooloolaba. Flights depart from Esperance (EPR) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Esperance to Mooloolaba. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 8h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Esperance to Mooloolaba typically takes around 7h 30m. Flights depart from Esperance (EPR) 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 Esperance and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 3,920km (2,436 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esperance to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around A$745 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Esperance and Mooloolaba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 8h 15m | A$745($500) | every 2 hours | 4,768km (2,963 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 25m | A$900($605) | hourly | 4,338km (2,695 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 55m | A$705($475) | once daily | 4,418km (2,745 miles) |
| Fly to Toowoomba Wellcamp (WTB), bus | 11h 10m | A$1,140($765) | once daily | 4,832km (3,002 miles) |
| Fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), Train | 11h 25m | A$1,175($790) | twice daily | 4,717km (2,931 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 12h 45m | A$1,265($850) | 3 times a week | 4,670km (2,902 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days 5h | A$1,015($680) | once a week | 5,774km (3,588 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | A$740($500) | on demand | 3,920km (2,436 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Esperance and Mooloolaba
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Transwa
Murrays Coaches
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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