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Public Transport on the Sunshine Coast 2026, Trains, Buses and TransLink Guide
Sunshine Coast public transport guide 2026: how to use Queensland Rail, Sunshine Coast buses and the TransLink go card, key routes and getting around the Sunshine Coast.
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Public Transport on the Sunshine Coast 2026, Overview
The Sunshine Coast's public transport network is managed by TransLink (Queensland Government). Services include Queensland Rail trains to Brisbane, TransLink buses across the region and connections across the Sunshine Coast's dispersed urban form. translink.com.au
Go Card on the Sunshine Coast
The TransLink go card works on all Sunshine Coast buses and Queensland Rail services. The Queensland $50 weekly fare cap applies. Go cards available at newsagents, 7-Eleven stores and Sunshine Coast train stations. Contactless bank card tap accepted on most services.
Queensland Rail to Brisbane
Queensland Rail's Sunshine Coast line connects Nambour (the Sunshine Coast rail head) to Brisbane (Roma Street/Central) via Caboolture. Journey time: Nambour to Brisbane approximately 90-100 minutes. Bus connections from the coastal strip (Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra) to the train stations are the critical connection, the train line does not reach the coast. A direct rail connection to Maroochydore is under planning for the 2032 Olympic Games. queenslandrail.com.au
Sunshine Coast Buses
TransLink-contracted buses cover Noosa, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Caloundra and the hinterland. Key routes: Route 600 (Noosa to Maroochydore), Route 610 (Maroochydore to Kawana Waters/Caloundra). The SCBI (Sunshine Coast Mass Transit) project is planning a future light rail or BRT spine from Maroochydore to Caloundra. Main interchange: Maroochydore Bus Station.
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