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How to get fromBrisbane to Central Coastby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Brisbane to Central Coast by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $130–484

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Gosford Stationtrain train 32
    14h 36m
    $82–239

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Newcastlebus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    18h 43m
    $145–313

  4. Drive  842.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Central Coastcar car 842.3 km
    8h 52m
    $155–223

  5. Fly Brisbane Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    6h 44m
    $112–388

  6. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $93–340

  7. Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $100–574

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus Pm11
    19h 18m
    $134–187

Brisbane to Central Coast by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Central Coast, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Gosford Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–240 and the journey takes 13h 7m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Brisbane to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza once daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 16h 45m.

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