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How to get fromGold Coast to Southern Cross (Station)by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Southern Cross (Station) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    4h 53m
    $140–400

  2. Train via Sydney

    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 Southern Crosstrain train 621 / ...
    29h 9m
    $136–502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    29h 35m
    $261–515

  4. Drive 1,670.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Southern Cross (Station)car car 1,670.1 km
    17h 46m
    $297–429

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    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
    6h 35m
    $178–366

  6. 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
    6h 32m
    $146–570

  7. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNK - MEL
    7h 25m
    $176–419

  8. Bus via Cabramatta

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    29h 44m
    $215–269

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 6h
    $2,602–3,702

Gold Coast to Southern Cross (Station) by tram and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration29h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,372.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Southern Cross (Station), VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Southern Cross via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 29h 9m.

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