There are 6 ways to get from Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
3h 29m$95–324Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
17h 6m$75–257Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 8m$123–285Drive 830.7 km
- Drive from Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coastcar 830.7 km
9h$148–214Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 14m$134–431Bus via Surfers Paradise
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
17h 23m$113–175
Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast by train and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast is to train which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast is to fly and tram which takes 3h 29m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Circular Quay ferry wharf station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Surfers Paradise via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Circular Quay ferry wharf station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Circular Quay 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 17h 6m.
The distance between Circular Quay ferry wharf and Gold Coast is 712 km. The road distance is 830.7 km.
The best way to get from Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast, including transfers.
Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 6m.
What companies run services between Circular Quay ferry wharf, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Circular Quay 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 17h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Circular Quay ferry wharf to Gold Coast.
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