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

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

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $90–460

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    21h 24m
    $78–406

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Lithgowbus bus
    21h 55m
    $184–370

  4. Drive 879 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Portlandcar car 879 km
    10h 35m
    $157–227

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Orange Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane OOL - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bathurst Station, Coach Stop to Williwa St Opp Portland Post Officebus bus
    9h 47m
    $406–820

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    10h 47m
    $128–566

  7. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $116–636

  8. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    11h 37m
    $102–451

  9. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane BNE - NTL
    3. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train
    13h
    $144–572

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Emu Plains Stationtrain train Bmt
    3. Take the train from Emu Plains Station to Lithgow Stationtrain train Bmt
    22h 19m
    $133–188

Gold Coast to Portland by tram, train, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Cox St Before Villiers St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, Lithgow Station, and Lithgow Post Office, Main St in around 21h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Vale St Before Lett St via Central Station, Lithgow, and Great Western Hwy After Caroline Av in around 21h 55m.

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