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

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

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Broadbeach South station, platform 1tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta Stationtrain train
    4h 2m
    $82–322

  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 Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    17h 19m
    $70–260

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    17h 47m
    $120–170

  4. Drive 826.3 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Parramattacar car 826.3 km
    8h 56m
    $149–215

  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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    5h 45m
    $120–430

  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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    6h 36m
    $94–334

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    17h 54m
    $144–311

Gold Coast to Parramatta by tram and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 735.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Parramatta Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Strathfield Station in around 17h 19m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 17h 20m.

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