How far is Maroochydore from Airlie Beach?

The distance covered from Maroochydore to Airlie Beach is 841 km (522 miles).

Bus Maroochydore to Airlie Beach from $281 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Maroochydore to Airlie Beach on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:10am	Maroochydore	18h 50m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Maroochydore to Airlie Beach on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:10am	Maroochydore	18h 50m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:10am	Maroochydore	18h 50m	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:10 PM AEST.

Get from Maroochydore to Airlie Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $375, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

18h 50mAverage Duration

839 kmDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,367 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2367 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $375

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Maroochydore to Airlie Beach by bus

How far is Maroochydore from Airlie Beach?
The distance covered from Maroochydore to Airlie Beach is 841 km (522 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$451

11-25

$357

Today

$461

11-27

$362

11-28

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11-29

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11-30

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12-01

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The cheapest trip from Maroochydore to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $357

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Maroochydore to Airlie Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $357 to $467 for a bus ticket from Maroochydore to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $362 which is on 2025-11-27.