What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 17h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs $80 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Emu Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Emu Plains station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Emu Plains Station, Station St Car Park via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and Westfield Parramatta, Argyle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Emu Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Emu Plains station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Emu Plains Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Emu Plains?

The distance between Gold Coast and Emu Plains is 769 km. The road distance is 857.7 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Emu Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains without a car is to train which takes 17h 52m and costs $70 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Emu Plains bus from?

Gold Coast to Emu Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Emu Plains train from?

Gold Coast to Emu Plains train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Emu Plains?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Emu Plains is to train which takes 17h 52m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 19h 9m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Emu Plains bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Emu Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Emu Plains train arrive?

Gold Coast to Emu Plains train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Emu Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Emu Plains is 858 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Gold Coast to Emu Plains.

Where can I stay near Emu Plains?

There are 270+ hotels available in Emu Plains.

Gold Coast to Emu Plains - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain
4h 42m
$84–324
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
17h 52m
$72–260
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain Bmt
18h 20m
$122–172
Drive 857.7 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Emu Plainscar 857.7 km
9h 20m
$155–223
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain
6h 29m
$122–432
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
3. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain
7h 9m
$96–336
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
19h 9m
$148–318

Gold Coast to Emu Plains by tram and train

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17h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 769.5 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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 52m. 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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