There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Coombabah by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram, line 713 bus
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1tram
- Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Hansford Rd near Citie Drbus
4h 57m$146–448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
20h 51m$142–328Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
20h$159–378Drive 1,106.7 km
- Drive from Canberra to Coombabahcar 1,106.7 km
12h$201–290Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 46m$175–455Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus
21h 6m$147–343Bus, train via Wollongong
- Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
- Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus
23h 44m$178–264
Canberra to Coombabah by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Coombabah is to train which costs $140 - $330 and takes 20h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Coombabah is to fly and tram and line 713 bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $140 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Coombabah. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Hansford Rd near Citie Dr via Central Station and Nind St near Davenport St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Coombabah station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 51m.
The distance between Canberra and Coombabah is 945 km. The road distance is 1106.7 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Coombabah without a car is to bus which takes 20h and costs $150 - $380.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Canberra to Coombabah, including transfers.
Canberra to Coombabah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
Canberra to Coombabah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Coombabah is to bus which takes 20h and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 20h 51m.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Coombabah, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Canberra to Hansford Rd near Citie Dr via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Southport, and Nind St near Davenport St in around 20h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Coombabah via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Helensvale station, platform 1 in around 20h 51m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–550
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Hansford Rd near Citie Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Canberra to Coombabah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.
Canberra to Coombabah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Coombabah is 1107 km. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Canberra to Coombabah.
There are 2429+ hotels available in Coombabah.


