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How to get fromGold Coast to Darling Harbourby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Darling Harbour by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 47m
    $80–322

  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 26m
    $74–258

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 40m
    $140–310

  4. Drive 830.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Darling Harbourcar car 830.9 km
    9h 2m
    $150–216

  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 34m
    $120–428

  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 17m
    $93–333

  7. Bus via Pyrmont Bay station

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    17h 32m
    $119–167

Gold Coast to Darling Harbour by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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