How to travel from Mooloolaba to Healesville, Australia
The distance between Mooloolaba and Healesville is around 1,559km (969 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Healesville 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 Healesville → Mooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costA$375($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$185($125)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Lilydale.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$225($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Healesville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$375 ($255).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Healesville is around 1,559km (969 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,412km (877 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Mooloolaba and Healesville by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$375 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Healesville. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Healesville. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Healesville. The distance is around 1,827km (1,135 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around A$375 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Healesville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 5h 5m | A$375($255) | hourly | 1,559km (969 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | A$370($250) | hourly | 1,597km (992 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 6h 20m | A$410($275) | 4 times a day | 1,730km (1,075 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 15m | A$385($260) | once daily | 1,618km (1,006 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | A$185($125) | once a week | 1,972km (1,225 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | A$225($150) | once daily | 2,093km (1,300 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 6h | A$270($180) | once daily | 2,154km (1,339 miles) |
| Train to Central station, platform 5, bus | 1 day 6h | A$270($180) | once daily | 2,155km (1,339 miles) |
Drive | 19h 30m | A$345($230) | on demand | 1,827km (1,135 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mooloolaba and Healesville
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Byron Easy Bus
Firefly Express
Airports near Healesville
The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Healesville
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Healesville
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Healesville