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How to get fromGold Coast to Ashfieldby tram, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly, train

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    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Ashfield Stationtrain train
    4h 5m
    $80–380

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    16h 38m
    $133–185

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    17h 4m
    $84–258

  4. Drive  832.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Ashfieldcar car 832.1 km
    9h 1m
    $152–219

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    5h 36m
    $124–478

  6. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    6h 30m
    $93–349

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    17h 8m
    $143–325

Gold Coast to Ashfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–180 and the journey takes 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Ashfield Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 17h 4m.

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