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

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane OOL - MIM
    6h 46m
    $324–856

  2. Train, bus via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 635 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Pambula Playground, Bennett Lanebus bus 771
    28h 45m
    $134–330

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Pambula Playground, Bennett Lanebus bus 771
    26h 49m
    $200–420

  4. Drive  1,274.7 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Pambula Beachcar car 1,274.7 km
    14h 37m
    $231–334

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane BNE - MIM
    8h 12m
    $374–932

  6. 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 Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane BNK - MIM
    9h 31m
    $162–744

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Begabus bus Pm2
    4. Take the bus from Canning St At Carp St to Pambula Beach Rd At Culgoa Cresbus bus 890 / ...
    28h 53m
    $204–414

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain train Sco
    4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Pambulabus bus Pm2
    29h 6m
    $152–352

Gold Coast to Pambula Beach by tram, train, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,058.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Pambula Beach Rd At Culgoa Cres via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, and Pambula Playground, Bennett Lane in around 26h 49m.

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