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

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

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly, train

    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 Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Parramatta Stationtrain train
    4h 19m
    $87–465

  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 27m
    $85–392

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    17h 54m
    $144–328

  4. Drive  826.3 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Parramattacar car 826.3 km
    8h 55m
    $152–219

  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 55m
    $126–612

  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 37m
    $93–452

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    18h 34m
    $134–187

Gold Coast to Parramatta by tram and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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 27m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–330 and the journey takes 16h 40m.

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