What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine is to fly which costs $140 - $390 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Sunshine?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Sunshine. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Whitty St/Monash St via Sydney Central Station and Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Sunshine?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Sunshine station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Sunshine Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 34m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Sunshine?

The distance between Gold Coast and Sunshine is 1368 km. The road distance is 1672.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 34m and costs $140 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Sunshine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Sunshine train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Sunshine?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 29h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Sunshine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Sunshine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Sunshine?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Sunshine is 1673 km. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Gold Coast to Sunshine.

Where can I stay near Sunshine?

There are 5044+ hotels available in Sunshine.

Gold Coast to Sunshine - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
4h 55m
$140–390
Train via Sydney
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 Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
29h 34m
$142–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
30h 30m
$277–531
Drive 1,672.7 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Sunshinecar 1,672.7 km
17h 43m
$301–434
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
6h 32m
$178–366
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
6h 10m
$146–620
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
7h 34m
$177–420
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
30h 33m
$221–275
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,608–3,708

Gold Coast to Sunshine by tram and train

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Distance: 1,368.4 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Sunshine, 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 Sunshine Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Footscray Station in around 29h 34m.

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