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

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

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    3h 59m
    $90–468

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 32
    14h 55m
    $62–232

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Newcastlebus bus Sydney
    14h
    $95–260

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Broadmeadow Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    14h 52m
    $66–241

  5. Drive 692.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Newcastlecar car 692.4 km
    7h 31m
    $123–178

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport

    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
    5h 30m
    $124–404

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

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain train
    6h 53m
    $88–318

Gold Coast to Newcastle by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Newcastle 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 14h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Broadmeadow Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 14h 55m.

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