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How to get fromGold Coast to Emu Plainsby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train
    4h 49m
    $84–386

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    17h 22m
    $136–190

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    17h 44m
    $87–262

  4. Drive  856.3 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Emu Plainscar car 856.3 km
    9h 17m
    $155–224

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train
    6h 20m
    $128–483

  6. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $101–354

  7. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $110–581

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Penrith Station, Stand Dbus bus 2701
    18h 49m
    $152–340

Gold Coast to Emu Plains by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Emu Plains, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Emu Plains Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 17h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Emu Plains Station via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Penrith Station, Stand D, and Penrith Station in around 18h 49m.

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