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

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

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    5h 6m
    $140–400

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    29h 43m
    $257–507

  3. Train via Sydney

    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 623 / ...
    29h 44m
    $172–498

  4. Drive  1,672.7 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Sunshinecar car 1,672.7 km
    17h 43m
    $299–431

  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 45m
    $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 Sunshine Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $144–434

  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 32m
    $196–418

  8. Bus via Campbellfield Plaza/Sydney Rd

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus bus Melbourne
    31h
    $205–257

  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 7h
    $2,608–3,708

Gold Coast to Sunshine by tram and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration29h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,368 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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 bus from Surfers Paradise to Whitty St/Monash St via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Lonsdale St/Spencer St in around 29h 43m.

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