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

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

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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 44m
    $94–400

  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 23m
    $80–248

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tuggerah Westfield Plazabus bus Pm11
    16h 53m
    $127–176

  4. Drive  764.5 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Central Coastcar car 764.5 km
    8h 8m
    $165–238

  5. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train, line 32 bus

    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Gosford Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gosford Station, Stand F to Wisemans Ferry Rd Opp 1396bus bus
    6h 59m
    $106–574

  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 14m
    $132–498

  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 30m
    $126–402

  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 13m
    $111–370

  9. 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 16m
    $135–288

Gold Coast to Central Coast by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Tuggerah Westfield Plaza once daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 14h 20m. Alternatively, 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 23m.

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