There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Kundabung by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Au001
9h 25m$82–116Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 32
10h 1m$96–256Drive 429.9 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Kundabungcar 429.9 km
4h 41m$91–131Fly from Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
6h 41m$458–872Bus via Gordon St Before Horton St
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Port Macquariebus Pm11
11h 32m$101–138Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
5h 57m$267–749
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Kundabung is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Kundabung is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Kundabung. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Wharf Rd Before Pacific Hwy via Belgrave St After Stuart St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Kundabung station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Kempsey Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Kundabung is 468 km. The road distance is 429.9 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Kundabung without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Gold Coast to Kundabung, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Kundabung bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Kundabung train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Kundabung is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $260 and takes 10h 1m, you could also fly, which costs $450 - $900 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Kundabung, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Kundabung via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Kempsey Station in around 10h 1m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–900
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Canberra, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $470–900
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $45–65
- First
- $70–85
- Sleeper
- $170–190
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Gold Coast to Kundabung bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Kundabung is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 6:49 AM in Gold Coast and 7:49 AM in Kundabung.
Gold Coast to Kundabung train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Kundabung is 430 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Gold Coast to Kundabung.
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