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

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There are 9 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 29m
    $124–432

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Gosford Station, Stand Gbus bus 3204
    14h 49m
    $65–93

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Gosford Stationtrain train 32
    14h 36m
    $68–244

  4. Drive 842.4 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Central Coastcar car 842.4 km
    8h 52m
    $152–219

  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 42m
    $131–435

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

    1. Take the train from Central 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 7m
    $88–330

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

    1. Take the train from Central 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 24m
    $104–452

  8. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane MCY - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $94–350

  9. Bus via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Westfield Tuggerah, Stand B to Gosford Station, Stand Nbus bus 19
    20h 1m
    $122–172

Brisbane to Central Coast by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 877.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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 $65–240 and the journey takes 13h 7m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Gosford Station, Stand G 6 times a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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