The distance between Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln is around 2,004km (1,246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Lincoln → Mooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Port Lincoln (PLO).
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Albury station then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Lincoln.
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Drive to Port Lincoln.
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There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 3 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$925 ($620).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln is around 2,004km (1,246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,872km (1,163 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$925 ($620).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 1 day 23h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Parramatta Station Stand B3, Albury station and 85 Franklin St. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 23h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).
The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Port Lincoln. The distance is around 2,393km (1,487 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$925 ($620).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 30m | A$925($620) | hourly | 2,273km (1,412 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 45m | A$1,025($690) | hourly | 2,004km (1,246 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 25m | A$530($355) | once daily | 2,061km (1,281 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 23h | A$415($280) | once a week | 3,222km (2,002 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 4h | A$640($430) | once a week | 3,475km (2,159 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | A$450($305) | on demand | 2,393km (1,487 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 3 days 7h | A$185($125) | once a week | 3,176km (1,973 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Byron Easy Bus
NSW TrainLink
Firefly Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Spencer Gulf Searoad
The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.