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

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

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly, line 478 bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Broadbeach South station, platform 1tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the bus from Rockdale Station, Geeves Av, Stand C to The Grand Pde Opp 263bus bus
    3h 49m
    $82–334

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    17h 53m
    $76–262

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    17h 42m
    $147–315

  4. Drive 844.8 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Botany Baycar car 844.8 km
    9h 14m
    $152–220

  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 31m
    $120–442

  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 22m
    $94–346

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    18h 22m
    $121–172

Gold Coast to Botany Bay by tram, train, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration17h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to The Grand Pde Opp Hollywood St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Rockdale Station, and Rockdale Station, Geeves Av, Stand C in around 17h 53m.

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