Sunshine Coast Public Transport Guide: Trains & Buses

The Sunshine Coast's public transport network combines Queensland Rail's Sunshine Coast Line (connecting to Brisbane) with the Sunbus Sunshine Coast bus network across the coastal strip. The Sunshine Coast is a car-dominated region, but the train service provides a genuine Brisbane commuter option for Nambour and Beerwah area residents, and the Sunbus coastal routes provide reasonable coverage along the beach corridor.

Queensland Rail Sunshine Coast Line — QR trains operate between Nambour (and Gympie North on some services) and Brisbane Roma Street via Landsborough and Caboolture, with journey times of approximately 1.5-2 hours to Brisbane. Peak frequency is approximately every 30-60 minutes. The Sunshine Coast is developing its own Sunshine Coast Direct rail project (a new direct rail corridor to Brisbane Airport and the CBD), which when constructed will significantly reduce journey times and improve frequency.

Sunbus Sunshine Coast — the Sunbus Sunshine Coast network covers the coastal corridor from Caloundra to Noosa Heads, with routes connecting Maroochydore (the primary transit hub), Mooloolaba, Caloundra, and Noosa. The 600 series routes (Maroochydore to Noosa and Caloundra) provide the backbone of the coastal bus network. Frequency is approximately every 20-30 minutes on the busiest coastal routes during business hours.

Noosa to Maroochydore — the Route 620 bus provides direct connection between Noosa Junction and Maroochydore Bus Station, serving the key tourist and residential destinations along the northern coastal strip including Peregian Beach and Coolum Beach.

go card — the go card is used across Sunbus Sunshine Coast and Queensland Rail services, providing 30% discount over cash fares. go card top-up points are available at Nambour and Landsborough stations and selected retailers across the Sunshine Coast.

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