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

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There are 10 ways to get from Gold Coast to Paynesville by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    11h 28m
    $152–408

  2. Train, bus

    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 to Bailey St/Princes Hwybus bus
    31h 46m
    $108–350

  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 Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bailey St/Princes Hwybus bus
    29h 34m
    $184–414

  4. Drive 1,521.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Paynesvillecar car 1,521.9 km
    17h 23m
    $270–390

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OOL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bailey St/Princes Hwybus bus
    13h 32m
    $142–482

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    12h 59m
    $190–374

  7. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane OOL - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    13h 59m
    $268–934

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BNE - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bailey St/Princes Hwybus bus
    15h 3m
    $180–468

  9. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane OOL - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    13h 11m
    $158–588

  10. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    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 Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bailey St/Princes Hwybus bus
    30h 14m
    $159–271

Gold Coast to Paynesville by tram, train, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration31h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,663.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 28m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Paynesville, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to King St/Paynesville Rd via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave, Bailey St/Princes Hwy, and Bailey in around 29h 34m.

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