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

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Chinatown by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    best
    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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 42m
    $78–304

  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 13m
    $72–252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 40m
    $110–310

  4. Drive 831.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Chinatowncar car 831.9 km
    9h 2m
    $148–213

  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 19m
    $112–412

  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 9m
    $89–295

Gold Coast to Chinatown by bus

Calendar52Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Chinatown, 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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 13m.

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