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

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There are 7 ways to get from Canberra to Mermaid Beach 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 29m
    $135–437

  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 Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    21h 21m
    $97–292

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    17h 16m
    $157–338

  4. 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 Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    20h 23m
    $108–309

  5. Drive 1,087.1 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Mermaid Beachcar car 1,087.1 km
    11h 39m
    $193–279

  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 Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 40m
    $174–424

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus bus
    22h 37m
    $165–236

Canberra to Mermaid Beach by train and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration21h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 919.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Mermaid Beach, 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 Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Surfers Paradise in around 17h 16m.

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