What is the cheapest way to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast is to train which costs $90 - $290 and takes 19h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast is to drive and fly and train which takes 6h and costs $340 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Blue Mountains and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Chifley Rd Opp Valley View Rd and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Mount Victoria Station, Coach Stop, Katoomba and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Blue Mountains and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Blue Mountains station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Bell Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

How far is it from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast?

The distance between Blue Mountains and Gold Coast is 848 km. The road distance is 916.6 km.

How do I travel from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 17h 14m and costs $160 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blue Mountains to Gold Coast bus from?

Blue Mountains to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Blue Mountains to Gold Coast train from?

Blue Mountains to Gold Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Bell Station.

Train or bus from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 17h 14m and costs $160 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $290 and takes 19h 8m.

Where does the Blue Mountains to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Blue Mountains to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Blue Mountains to Gold Coast train arrive?

Blue Mountains to Gold Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Blue Mountains to Gold Coast is 917 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2778+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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There are 8 ways to get from Blue Mountains to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Mount Victoria Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
6h 21m
$106–340
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bell Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
19h 8m
$91–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
17h 14m
$161–342
Drive 916.6 km
1. Drive from Blue Mountains to Gold Coastcar 916.6 km
10h 22m
$163–235
Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Drive from Blue Mountains to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane OAG - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h
$344–662
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mount Victoria Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 7m
$140–437
Train, train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Mount Victoria Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
8h 50m
$110–506
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mount Victoria Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
20h 15m
$121–185

Blue Mountains to Gold Coast by bus

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Distance: 848.4 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Chifley Rd Opp Valley View Rd to Surfers Paradise via Mount Victoria Station, Coach Stop, Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl, Katoomba, and Central Station in around 17h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blue Mountains to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Bell Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 19h 8m.

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