How to travel from Orange to Mooloolaba, Australia

The distance between Orange and Mooloolaba is around 940km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orange to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Orange (OAG) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$495($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Strathfield Station Everton Rd then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance1,079km (671 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Mooloolaba

There are several options for getting from Orange to Mooloolaba by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$175 ($115) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$495 ($335).

The distance between Orange and Mooloolaba is around 940km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Orange and Mooloolaba by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Mooloolaba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$495 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$175 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Orange and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orange and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathfield Station Everton Rd and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

Australia Wide Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Orange and Mooloolaba. Buses run once a week and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Mooloolaba is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) 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 Orange and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 1,079km (671 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Mooloolaba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$495 ($335).

How do I get from Orange to Mooloolaba

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Mooloolaba

Transport options from Orange to Mooloolaba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
A$495($335)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Train to Dubbo Station, plane5h 25m
A$470($315)
twice daily969km (602 miles)
Train and Plane7h 5m
A$310($205)
twice daily1,179km (733 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
A$175($120)
once a week1,282km (797 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
20hrs
A$175($120)
once daily1,383km (860 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus24h 25m
A$220($150)
once daily1,469km (913 miles)
Bus and Train24h 50m
A$175($115)
once daily1,437km (893 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
A$205($135)
on demand1,079km (671 miles)

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Airports near Mooloolaba

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba