What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Canberra?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Canberra is to train which costs $100 - $310 and takes 22h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Canberra?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Canberra is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $120 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Canberra?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Canberra via Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Canberra?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Canberra station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Canberra Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Canberra?

The distance between Gold Coast and Canberra is 925 km. The road distance is 1092.7 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Canberra without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 20h 13m and costs $170 - $370.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Canberra?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Gold Coast to Canberra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Canberra bus from?

Gold Coast to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Canberra train from?

Gold Coast to Canberra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Canberra?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Canberra is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $120 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 20h 13m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 22h 22m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Canberra bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Canberra train arrive?

Gold Coast to Canberra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Canberra?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Canberra is 1093 km. It takes approximately 11h 47m to drive from Gold Coast to Canberra.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Canberra?

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Where can I stay near Canberra?

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Gold Coast to Canberra - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane OOL - CBR
4h 4m
$124–388
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain 631 / ...
22h 22m
$100–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus Au100-1 / ...
20h 13m
$176–370
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
20h 46m
$106–316
Drive 1,092.7 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Canberracar 1,092.7 km
11h 47m
$197–284
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane BNE - CBR
5h 41m
$162–424
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus
2. Take the train from Central Station to Wollongong Stationtrain Sco
3. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus 855
23h 40m
$168–237

Gold Coast to Canberra by tram and train

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Distance: 925.3 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Canberra via Central Station and Sydney Central Station in around 20h 13m.

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