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How to get fromGold Coast to Jenolan Cavesby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Jenolan Caves by plane, train, car, or bus

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

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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 Katoomba Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavescar car
    8h 22m
    $100–357

  2. Train, drive

    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 Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    4. Drive from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavescar car
    20h 54m
    $103–284

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Plbus bus
    3. Drive from Katoomba Station, Goldsmith Pl to Jenolan Cavescar car
    21h 28m
    $167–360

  4. Drive  959.2 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Jenolan Cavescar car 959.2 km
    11h 47m
    $174–251

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

    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 Katoomba Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavescar car
    9h 58m
    $144–504

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train, drive

    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 Katoomba Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavescar car
    10h 45m
    $120–602

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

    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 Katoomba Stationtrain train
    4. Drive from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavescar car
    10h 40m
    $112–345

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train, drive

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train
    5. Drive from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavescar car
    12h 21m
    $134–419

  9. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Stationtrain train Bmt
    3. Drive from Katoomba Station to Jenolan Cavescar car
    21h 50m
    $153–212

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar189Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 905.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Jenolan Caves, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Jenolan Caves. However, you can take the vehicle to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, walk to Burleigh Heads station, stop B, take the line 777 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Sydney International Airport (SYD), walk to Sydney International Airport, take the bus to Sydney Central Station, walk to Central Station, take the train to Katoomba Station, then drive to Jenolan Caves. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Jenolan Caves via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, and Katoomba Station in around 20h 54m.

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