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How to get fromGold Coast to Blue Mountains National Parkby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Blue Mountains National Park by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    8h 8m
    $88–320

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    20h 41m
    $78–268

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus 22Bm / ...
    21h 41m
    $152–330

  4. Drive 915.6 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Blue Mountains Heritage Centrecar car 915.6 km
    10h 8m
    $163–235

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $122–428

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 37m
    $110–496

  7. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    10h 35m
    $100–311

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    12h 8m
    $144–434

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    21h 45m
    $127–178

Gold Coast to Blue Mountains National Park by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration20h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Blue Mountains National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 844.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, Katoomba Station, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St, and Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd in around 20h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd via Central Station, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Parramatta Station, Stand B2, Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St, Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl, Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St, and Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Rd in around 21h 41m.

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