How to travel from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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 LincolnMooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$925($620)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Albury station then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,393km (1,487 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Mooloolaba to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 30m
A$925($620)
hourly2,273km (1,412 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
A$1,025($690)
hourly2,004km (1,246 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 25m
A$530($355)
once daily2,061km (1,281 miles)
Bus
1 day 23h
A$415($280)
once a week3,222km (2,002 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 4h
A$640($430)
once a week3,475km (2,159 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 1h
A$450($305)
on demand2,393km (1,487 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry3 days 7h
A$185($125)
once a week3,176km (1,973 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

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

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln