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How to get fromCentral Coast to Brisbaneby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Central Coast to Brisbane by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    5h 47m
    $151–465

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus 3101
    15h 7m
    $64–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    14h 36m
    $79–245

  4. Drive  840.7 km

    1. Drive from Central Coast to Brisbanecar car 840.7 km
    8h 47m
    $153–221

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - BNE
    5h 53m
    $212–499

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    7h 29m
    $114–427

  7. Bus via Westfield Tuggerah, Stand C

    1. Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    19h 41m
    $127–190

Central Coast to Brisbane by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Central Coast, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Gosford Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–240 and the journey takes 12h 49m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Gosford Station, Stand G to Roma Street Station, Stand F 6 times a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 13h 20m.

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