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

The cheapest way to get from Central Coast to Gold Coast is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 16h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Central Coast to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $100 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Central Coast and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Central Coast to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812 and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Shirley St At Ourimbah St and Tuggerah Westfield Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Central Coast and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Central Coast station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Ourimbah Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Wyong Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.

How far is it from Central Coast to Gold Coast?

The distance between Central Coast and Gold Coast is 813 km. The road distance is 765.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Central Coast to Gold Coast without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $120 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Central Coast to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Central Coast to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza station.

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

Central Coast to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wyong Station.

Train or bus from Central Coast to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Central Coast to Gold Coast is to train which takes 16h 9m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Central Coast to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Central Coast to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Central Coast to Gold Coast train arrive?

Central Coast to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Central Coast to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Central Coast to Gold Coast is 766 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Central Coast to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2743+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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There are 8 ways to get from Central Coast to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
5h 38m
$105–339
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wyong Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 9m
$70–253
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
2. Take the bus from Newcastle to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
15h 45m
$125–279
Drive 765.7 km
1. Drive from Central Coast to Gold Coastcar 765.7 km
8h 10m
$138–199
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
5h 17m
$104–452
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gosford Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 45m
$145–457
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ourimbah Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 19m
$134–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
16h 18m
$106–160

Central Coast to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

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15h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 812.7 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Ourimbah Creek Rd Opp 812 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Ourimbah Station, Pacific Hwy, Ourimbah Station, Wyong Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 16h 9m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Tuggerah Westfield Plaza to Surfers Paradise once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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