There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Diamond Beach by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Stationtrain 34 / ...
12h 47m$52–205Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Stationtrain 32
13h 30m$46–212Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus Sydney
13h$95–210Drive 545.2 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Diamond Beachcar 545.2 km
5h 58m$97–140Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane OOL - NTL
- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Taree Stationtrain
10h 3m$116–624Bus via Surfers Paradise
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus Pm11
13h 20m$80–120Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Port Macquarie, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Tareebus
9h 21m$256–676
Gold Coast to Diamond Beach by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Diamond Beach is to bus and train which costs $50 - $210 and takes 12h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Diamond Beach is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $95 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Diamond Beach. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Hallidays Point Public School, Diamond Beach Rd via Victoria St After Stevenson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Diamond Beach station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Taree Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Diamond Beach is 643 km. The road distance is 545.2 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Diamond Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 47m and costs $50 - $210.
It takes approximately 12h 47m to get from Gold Coast to Diamond Beach, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Diamond Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Diamond Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Diamond Beach is to bus which takes 13h and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $220 and takes 13h 30m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Diamond Beach, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–210 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Diamond Dr Opp Diamond Beach Shops via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Manning Base Hospital, York St in around 13h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–370
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $29–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Economy
- $29–45
- First Class
- $40–60
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $95–140
- Advantage
- $110–170
- Flexible
- $140–210
Bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $23–35
- Flexible
- $24–35
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Diamond Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Taree station.
Gold Coast to Diamond Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Diamond Beach is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Gold Coast to Diamond Beach.
There are 167+ hotels available in Diamond Beach.












