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

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Smiths Lake by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rdbus bus 150 / ...
    13h 10m
    $58–214

  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 Taree Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rdbus bus 150 / ...
    14h 1m
    $52–220

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Bulahdelahbus bus Sydney
    13h 42m
    $111–232

  4. Drive 586.3 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Smiths Lakecar car 586.3 km
    6h 31m
    $105–152

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rdbus bus
    8h 2m
    $112–460

  6. Bus via Taree

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Tareebus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Taree Station, Coach Stop to The Lakes Way At Macwood Rdbus bus 150 / ...
    14h 4m
    $87–121

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Newcastle Airport, bus

    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 bus from Broadmeadow Station, Graham Rd to The Lakes Way Opp Macwood Rdbus bus
    9h 44m
    $140–448

  8. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus bus
    8h 43m
    $116–396

  9. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Central Station to Bulahdelahbus bus
    10h 30m
    $156–514

Gold Coast to Smiths Lake by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 684.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Bulahdelah 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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