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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lawson Stationtrain train
    5h 49m
    $86–316

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 Lawson Stationtrain train Bmt
    18h 54m
    $74–262

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lawson Stationtrain train Bmt
    19h 27m
    $124–173

  4. Drive 890.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Lawsoncar car 890.1 km
    9h 42m
    $158–228

  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 Lawson Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $120–412

  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 Lawson Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $97–305

  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 Lawson Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $106–500

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Katoombabus bus
    21h 12m
    $178–359

Gold Coast to Lawson by tram and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration18h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 808 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Lawson Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 18h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Lawson Station, Great Western Hwy via Central Station, Katoomba, and Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St in around 21h 12m.

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