What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Port Kembla?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Port Kembla is to train which costs $80 - $270 and takes 20h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Port Kembla?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Port Kembla is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Port Kembla?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Port Kembla. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at King St Opp Bent St via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Port Kembla?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Port Kembla station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Port Kembla North Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Waterfall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Port Kembla?

The distance between Gold Coast and Port Kembla is 783 km. The road distance is 913.4 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Port Kembla without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Port Kembla without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 6m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Port Kembla?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Gold Coast to Port Kembla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Port Kembla bus from?

Gold Coast to Port Kembla bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Port Kembla train from?

Gold Coast to Port Kembla train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Port Kembla?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Port Kembla is to train which takes 20h 9m and costs $80 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 20h 11m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Port Kembla bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Port Kembla bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Port Kembla train arrive?

Gold Coast to Port Kembla train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Port Kembla?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Port Kembla is 913 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Gold Coast to Port Kembla.

Where can I stay near Port Kembla?

There are 490+ hotels available in Port Kembla.

Gold Coast to Port Kembla - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Gold Coast Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
5h 20m
$106–352
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Waterfall Station to Port Kembla North Stationtrain Sco
20h 9m
$82–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the train from Waterfall Station to Port Kembla North Stationtrain Sco
20h 6m
$127–180
Drive 913.4 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Port Kemblacar 913.4 km
10h 4m
$165–238
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
7h 7m
$146–458
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
7h 47m
$119–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Wollongongbus Pm2
20h 11m
$164–343

Gold Coast to Port Kembla by bus and train

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20h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 783.1 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Port Kembla North Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Waterfall Station in around 20h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to King St Opp Bent St via Central Station and Wollongong Station, Station St in around 20h 11m.

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