There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Ashfield by tram, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly, train
best- Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Ashfield Stationtrain
4h 11m$80–330Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
17h 8m$143–325Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
17h 13m$84–258Drive 833.5 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Ashfieldcar 833.5 km
9h 4m$151–218Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
5h 47m$124–468Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
6h 29m$92–318Bus via Surfers Paradise
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
17h 39m$133–185
Gold Coast to Ashfield by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Ashfield is to train which costs $80 - $260 and takes 17h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Ashfield is to tram and fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $80 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Ashfield. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Liverpool Rd At Knox St via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Ashfield station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Ashfield Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Ashfield is 720 km. The road distance is 833.5 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Ashfield without a car is to bus which takes 17h 8m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Gold Coast to Ashfield, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Ashfield bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Ashfield train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Ashfield is to bus which takes 17h 8m and costs $140 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $260 and takes 17h 13m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Ashfield, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–330 and the journey takes 16h 40m. 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 13m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Flexible
- $170–330
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Ashfield bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Gold Coast to Ashfield train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Ashfield is 833 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Gold Coast to Ashfield.
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