What is the cheapest way to get from Canberra to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Gold Coast is to train which costs $110 - $290 and takes 21h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canberra to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Gold Coast is to fly and tram which takes 3h 57m and costs $140 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Canberra and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Canberra station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Canberra Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.

How far is it from Canberra to Gold Coast?

The distance between Canberra and Gold Coast is 924 km. The road distance is 1091.5 km.

How do I travel from Canberra to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Canberra to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $150 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Canberra to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Canberra to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Gold Coast bus from?

Canberra to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Gold Coast train from?

Canberra to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Canberra Station.

Train or bus from Canberra to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Canberra to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 16h 10m and costs $150 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 21h 17m.

Where does the Canberra to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Canberra to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 4:17 AM in Canberra and 3:17 AM in Gold Coast.

Where does the Canberra to Gold Coast train arrive?

Canberra to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Gold Coast is 1091 km. It takes approximately 11h 42m to drive from Canberra to Gold Coast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Canberra to Gold Coast?

Book your Canberra to Gold Coast bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2871+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Canberra to Gold Coast - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Gold Coast by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
2. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
3h 57m
$145–447
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain 636 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
21h 17m
$113–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus Au100-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
16h 10m
$157–346
Bus, train via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
20h 19m
$124–308
Drive 1,091.5 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Gold Coastcar 1,091.5 km
11h 42m
$199–287
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CBR - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 37m
$194–534
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
23h 31m
$184–255

Canberra to Gold Coast by train and tram

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21h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 923.7 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Canberra to Surfers Paradise via Sydney Central Station and Central Station in around 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 21h 17m.

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