How to travel from Mooloolaba to Albury, Australia

The distance between Mooloolaba and Albury is around 1,257km (781 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Albury 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 AlburyMooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albury (ABX).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$530($360)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and then to Albury station.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Albury Station.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$190($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Albury.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Distance1,534km (953 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Albury

There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Albury by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 24hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($360).

The distance between Mooloolaba and Albury is around 1,257km (781 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,198km (745 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Mooloolaba and Albury by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Albury is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$530 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Albury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Albury. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albury (ABX). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Albury. It typically takes around 24hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and Parramatta Station Stand B3. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24hrs.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Albury. Buses run once a week and take around 24hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mooloolaba and Albury. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Albury (ABX) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Mooloolaba to Albury. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mooloolaba to Albury typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Albury (ABX).

The closest major airport to Albury is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Albury. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Mooloolaba and Albury. The distance is around 1,534km (953 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Albury is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$530 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Albury

Transport options from Mooloolaba to Albury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
A$530($360)
hourly1,305km (811 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
A$525($355)
hourly1,257km (781 miles)
Bus
24hrs
A$175($120)
once a week1,593km (990 miles)
Bus and Train + 3 similar
23hrs
A$190($130)
once daily1,718km (1,068 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 1h
A$235($160)
once daily1,781km (1,107 miles)
Train to Central station, platform 5, bus1 day 1h
A$235($160)
once daily1,780km (1,106 miles)
Train to Central station, platform 5, bus1 day 1h
A$235($160)
4 times a week1,704km (1,059 miles)
Drive
16h 15m
A$290($195)
on demand1,534km (953 miles)

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Airports near Albury

The following major airports near Albury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Albury
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Albury
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Albury