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How to get fromGold Coast to Lord Howe Islandby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Lord Howe Island by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane OOL - LDH
    6h 23m
    $1,502–3,102

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNE - LDH
    7h 54m
    $1,220–1,528

  3. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNK - LDH
    10h 33m
    $1,418–3,039

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,512Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Lord Howe Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 676.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Skytrans, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) twice daily.

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