How to travel from Shoal Bay to Mooloolaba, Australia

The distance between Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba is around 783km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Shoal Bay 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 MooloolabaShoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.

1
bus
+
plane
+
bus
+
bus
+

Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$300($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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

💰 Cheapest
2
3 x bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Brisbane and then to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$110($75)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
bus
+
train
+
bus
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$125($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Mooloolaba.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance877km (545 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba

There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Mooloolaba by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$110 ($75) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).

The distance between Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba is around 783km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Mooloolaba is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$110 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Mooloolaba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba. Buses run once a week and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Mooloolaba. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Landsborough station platform 1. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba. The distance is around 877km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Mooloolaba is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

How do I get from Shoal Bay to Mooloolaba

Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba

Transport options from Shoal Bay to Mooloolaba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
A$300($205)
once daily783km (487 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 25m
A$905($610)
every 2 hours2,346km (1,458 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 10m
A$215($145)
hourly790km (491 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 15m
A$280($185)
every 2 hours1,090km (677 miles)
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane7h 40m
A$240($165)
hourly1,122km (697 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
A$110($75)
once a week960km (597 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 40m
A$125($85)
once daily994km (618 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train19h 20m
A$120($81)
once daily1,086km (675 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
A$165($110)
on demand877km (545 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Shoal Bay and Mooloolaba

Bus companies

Train operators

Airlines

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