How to travel from Geraldton to Mooloolaba, Australia
The distance between Geraldton and Mooloolaba is around 4,118km (2,559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Geraldton 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 → Geraldton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Geraldton (GET) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time6h 55m
- Typical costA$1,150($775)
Qantas
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.
- Duration4 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,055($710)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geraldton and Mooloolaba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geraldton to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$695 ($465) and will take around 4 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,150 ($775).
The distance between Geraldton and Mooloolaba is around 4,118km (2,559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,780km (2,349 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Geraldton and Mooloolaba by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geraldton to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,150 ($775).
The cheapest way to travel between Geraldton and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$695 ($465) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Geraldton and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geraldton and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Geraldton and Mooloolaba. Flights depart from Geraldton (GET) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Geraldton to Mooloolaba. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Geraldton to Mooloolaba typically takes around 6h 55m. Flights depart from Geraldton (GET) 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 Geraldton and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 4,708km (2,926 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geraldton to Mooloolaba is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,150 ($775).
Compare travel optionsbetween Geraldton and Mooloolaba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 7h 35m | A$1,150($775) | every 2 hours | 4,548km (2,826 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 7h 40m | A$1,025($690) | hourly | 4,118km (2,559 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 15m | A$805($540) | once daily | 4,198km (2,608 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days | A$1,055($710) | once a week | 5,471km (3,399 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 4h | A$1,100($740) | once a week | 5,534km (3,439 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 12h | A$695($465) | once a week | 5,842km (3,630 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 1h | A$890($600) | on demand | 4,708km (2,926 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geraldton and Mooloolaba
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Integrity Coach Lines
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
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