There are 7 ways to get from Broadbeach to Sawtell by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
8h 12m$50–76Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 32
8h 21m$42–182Drive 315.1 km
- Drive from Broadbeach to Sawtellcar 315.1 km
3h 29m$58–83Fly from Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane OOL - CFS
6h 33m$406–758Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 2
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Coffs Harbourbus Pm11
9h 27m$64–92Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus Sydney
9h 56m$70–136Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane BNE - CFS
5h 24m$314–734
Broadbeach to Sawtell by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Sawtell is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Sawtell is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Surfers Paradise and Park Av At Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Broadbeach station to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Florida Gardens station, platform 1 and arriving at Sawtell Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Broadbeach and Sawtell is 356 km. The road distance is 315.1 km.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Sawtell without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Broadbeach to Sawtell, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Sawtell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Broadbeach to Sawtell train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Sawtell is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Florida Gardens station, platform 1 to Sawtell Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–750
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–750
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Broadbeach to Sawtell bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Sawtell is 1h ahead of Broadbeach. It is currently 7:17 AM in Broadbeach and 8:17 AM in Sawtell.
Broadbeach to Sawtell train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Sawtell is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Broadbeach to Sawtell.
There are 493+ hotels available in Sawtell.





