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How to get fromCanberra to Coolangattaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Coolangatta by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CBR - OOL
    3h 18m
    $134–446

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    21h 38m
    $113–289

  3. Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    17h 19m
    $197–410

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus bus 167 / ...
    19h 30m
    $122–311

  5. Drive  1,070.5 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Coolangattacar car 1,070.5 km
    11h 24m
    $194–279

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CBR - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    5h 58m
    $174–464

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus bus Pm12
    19h 35m
    $157–239

  8. Bus, train via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    20h 41m
    $124–311

Canberra to Coolangatta by bus, train, and tram (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 906.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Coolangatta, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via Sydney International Airport, International Airport Station, Central Station, Central Station, Surfers Paradise, Cavill Avenue station, platform 2, Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, and Burleigh Heads station, stop B in around 17h 19m.

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