How to travel from Port Fairy to Mooloolaba, Australia
The distance between Port Fairy and Mooloolaba is around 1,783km (1,108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Port Fairy to Mooloolaba by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mooloolaba → Port Fairy if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$605($405)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$255($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Fairy and Mooloolaba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Mooloolaba by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$605 ($405).
The distance between Port Fairy and Mooloolaba is around 1,783km (1,108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,650km (1,025 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Port Fairy and Mooloolaba by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Mooloolaba is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$605 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Fairy and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Fairy to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Warrnambool, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
V/Line, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Port Fairy and Mooloolaba. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Port Fairy and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 2,030km (1,261 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Mooloolaba is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$605 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Fairy and Mooloolaba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 20m | A$605($405) | once daily | 2,023km (1,257 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 10m | A$405($275) | 4 times a day | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
| Train to Wyndham Vale, Fly | 7h 25m | A$555($375) | 5 times a week | 1,898km (1,179 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, plane | 8h 30m | A$400($270) | 4 times a day | 1,826km (1,135 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 9hrs | A$415($280) | once daily | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | A$215($145) | 4 times a week | 2,310km (1,435 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | A$255($170) | once daily | 2,319km (1,441 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 10h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,382km (1,480 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 10h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,380km (1,479 miles) |
Drive | 22h 55m | A$385($260) | on demand | 2,030km (1,261 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Fairy and Mooloolaba
Bus companies
V/Line
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Mooloolaba
The following major airports near Mooloolaba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Mooloolaba
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Mooloolaba
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 154km (95 miles) from Mooloolaba