How to travel from Mooloolaba to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Mooloolaba and Bathurst is around 4,119km (2,559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Bathurst 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 Bathurst → Mooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration8h 30m
- Flight time7h 50m
- Typical costA$1,005($675)
Virgin Australia
+ 3 others6 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration4 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$990($665)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Distance4,380km (2,722 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Bathurst by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$695 ($470) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,005 ($675).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Bathurst is around 4,119km (2,559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 822km (511 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Mooloolaba and Bathurst by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,005 ($675).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$695 ($470) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 8h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mooloolaba and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 8h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Mooloolaba and Bathurst. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 7h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Mooloolaba to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mooloolaba to Bathurst typically takes around 7h 50m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Bathurst. The distance is around 4,380km (2,722 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,005 ($675).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Bathurst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 6 similar | 8h 30m | A$1,005($675) | hourly | 4,554km (2,830 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 45m | A$1,475($990) | hourly | 4,119km (2,559 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 25m | A$905($610) | once daily | 4,202km (2,611 miles) |
| Train to Maryborough West, Fly | 11h 50m | A$1,600($1,075) | twice daily | 4,498km (2,795 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, plane | 14h 40m | A$990($665) | once daily | 4,248km (2,640 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 14h 45m | A$810($545) | once daily | 4,645km (2,886 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 14hrs | A$695($470) | once daily | 4,165km (2,588 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 1h | A$990($665) | once a week | 5,453km (3,388 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 4 days 3h | A$1,035($695) | once a week | 5,514km (3,427 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$825($555) | on demand | 4,380km (2,722 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mooloolaba and Bathurst
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Qantas
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Byron Easy Bus
Transwa
Airports near Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst