There are 11 ways to get from Gold Coast to Coolah by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Tamworth, bus
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Tamworth (TMW)plane BNE - TMW
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus
- Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra Stbus
10h 21m$376–662Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Binnia St After Booyamurra Stbus 549
24h 43m$96–436Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus 362
- Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra Stbus 574
17h 40m$248–347Train, drive
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Maitland Station to Willow Tree Stationtrain 223
- Drive from Willow Tree Station to Coolahcar
19h 26m$102–312Drive 709.3 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Coolahcar 709.3 km
8h 33m$128–185Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Binnia St After Booyamurra Stbus
12h 13m$108–500Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Dubbo City Regional Airport, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane BNE - DBO
- Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus
- Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra Stbus
11h 28m$430–924Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
- Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Binnia St After Booyamurra Stbus
14h 31m$134–636Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Armidale, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Armidale (ARM)plane BNE - ARM
- Take the bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus
- Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra Stbus
12h 30m$392–682Train, bus via Urunga
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Stationbus Dt9
- Take the bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwybus 362
- Take the bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra Stbus 574
19h 30m$168–370Bus, train
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain Bmt
- Take the bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Binnia St After Booyamurra Stbus 549
24h 43m$176–361
Gold Coast to Coolah by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Coolah is to train and drive which costs $100 - $320 and takes 19h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Coolah is to drive which takes 8h 33m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Coolah. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Binnia St Before Booyamurra St via Bus Interchange – Tamar Street, Coffs Harbour Airport, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop and Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Coolah is 842 km. The road distance is 709.3 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Coolah without a car is to bus which takes 17h 40m and costs $240 - $350.
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Gold Coast to Coolah, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Coolah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Coolah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Ballina Service Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Coolah is 709 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Gold Coast to Coolah.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Coolah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Binnia St Before Booyamurra St via Ballina Service Center, Bus Interchange – Tamar Street, Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures, Coffs Harbour Airport, Tamworth Station, Coach Stop, and Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–360
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale via Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–360
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–800
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–350
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Tamworth via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $280–410
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Dubbo City Regional Airport via Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–360
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Armidale via Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–360
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–350
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Maitland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
Train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
Train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Maitland Station to Willow Tree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $26–40
- First Class
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Central Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Central Station to Emu Plains Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $6–10
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Binnia St After Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Binnia St After Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Tamworth Station, Coach Stop to Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Coonabarabran Visitors Centre, Newell Hwy to Binnia St Before Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Binnia St After Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Lithgow Station, Railway Pde, Bay 3 to Binnia St After Booyamurra St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Coffs Harbour Airport to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Airport to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Urunga Station to Tamworth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
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