There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cranebrook by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain
5h 15m$92–378Train
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 Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
18h 16m$90–264Bus, train
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
- Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain Bmt
18h 44m$139–193Drive 851.5 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Cranebrookcar 851.5 km
9h 13m$155–224Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain
6h 51m$130–486Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
- Take the train from Central Station to Penrith Stationtrain
7h 34m$98–336Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- 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 Penrith Stationtrain
8h 7m$112–584Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
- Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus 2701
19h 9m$152–337
Gold Coast to Cranebrook by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cranebrook is to train which costs $85 - $270 and takes 18h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cranebrook is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs $90 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Cranebrook. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Grays Lane Opp Komirra Rd via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Penrith Station, Stand B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Cranebrook station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Penrith Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Cranebrook is 777 km. The road distance is 851.5 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cranebrook without a car is to train which takes 18h 16m and costs $85 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Gold Coast to Cranebrook, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Cranebrook bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Cranebrook train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cranebrook is to train which takes 18h 16m and costs $85 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $340 and takes 19h 9m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Cranebrook, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Grays Lane Opp Komirra Rd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, Penrith Station, and Penrith Station, Stand B in around 18h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Grays Lane Opp Komirra Rd via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Penrith Station, Stand D, and Penrith Station, Stand B in around 19h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Strathfield Station to Penrith Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Gold Coast to Cranebrook bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Cranebrook is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 8:59 PM in Gold Coast and 9:59 PM in Cranebrook.
Gold Coast to Cranebrook train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Cranebrook is 852 km. It takes approximately 9h 13m to drive from Gold Coast to Cranebrook.
There are 298+ hotels available in Cranebrook.





