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How to get fromGold Coast to Central Coastby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Central Coast by plane, train, bus, or car

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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 Gosford Stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $88–320

  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 Gosford Stationtrain train 32
    17h 32m
    $70–246

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Newcastlebus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Newcastle Interchange to Gosford Stationtrain train Ccn
    17h 21m
    $134–275

  4. Drive 765.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Central Coastcar car 765.9 km
    8h 11m
    $138–199

  5. 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 Gosford Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $104–452

  6. 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 Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $126–436

  7. 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 Gosford Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $134–440

  8. 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 Gosford Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $100–341

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus Pm11
    17h 53m
    $113–158

Gold Coast to Central Coast by bus, tram, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration17h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396 via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Gosford Station, and Gosford Station, Stand F in around 17h 32m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 15h 20m.

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