The distance between Mooloolaba and Brisbane is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Brisbane by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Brisbane.
Take the bus to Landsborough station then take the train to Central station platform 5.
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There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Brisbane by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$13 ($9) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$19 ($13).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Brisbane is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 88km (54 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Mooloolaba and Brisbane by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Brisbane is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx A$19 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$13 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Brisbane. We recommend that you drive to Brisbane. instead which will take 1h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Brisbane. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mooloolaba and Brisbane with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 15m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The distance is around 98km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Brisbane is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around A$21 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 15m | A$21($14) | once daily | 97km (60 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1h 55m | A$13($9) | hourly | 124km (77 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | A$19($13) | on demand | 98km (61 miles) |
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The following major airports near Brisbane offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.