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

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 57m
    $86–382

  2. Bus via Pyrmont Bay station

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    16h 32m
    $133–184

  3. Train

    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 27m
    $90–259

  4. Drive  829.5 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Darling Harbourcar car 829.5 km
    8h 59m
    $153–220

  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
    $125–439

  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
    $92–349

  7. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 40m
    $140–330

Gold Coast to Darling Harbour by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–180 and the journey takes 16h 20m.

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