How to travel from Mooloolaba to Burnie, Australia

The distance between Mooloolaba and Burnie is around 1,866km (1,160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Burnie by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$695($465)
Operated by

Qantas

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5 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$655($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Burnie

There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Burnie by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$465 ($310) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$695 ($465).

The distance between Mooloolaba and Burnie is around 1,866km (1,160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,729km (1,074 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Mooloolaba and Burnie by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Burnie is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx A$695 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Burnie is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$465 ($310) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mooloolaba and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mooloolaba and Burnie. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Burnie (BWT) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Mooloolaba to Burnie. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mooloolaba to Burnie typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).

The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mooloolaba to Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Burnie is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around A$695 ($465).

How do I get from Mooloolaba to Burnie

Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Burnie

Transport options from Mooloolaba to Burnie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
4h 60m
A$695($465)
every 3 hours1,866km (1,160 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 25m
A$655($440)
every 2 hours1,939km (1,205 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
A$850($575)
every 3 hours1,904km (1,183 miles)
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus6h 50m
A$750($505)
every 20 mins2,112km (1,313 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 40m
A$780($525)
every 2 hours1,977km (1,229 miles)
Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane and bus7h 20m
A$465($310)
every 20 mins1,958km (1,217 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 5h
A$655($440)
twice daily2,337km (1,452 miles)

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Airports near Burnie

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

BWT
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Burnie
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Burnie
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
238km (148 miles) from Burnie