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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station is to bus via Campbellfield Plaza/Sydney Rd which costs $200 - $260 and takes 30h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $130 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Sunshine Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Sunshine Station/Dickson St via Central Station and Lonsdale St/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Sunshine Station?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Sunshine Station 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 41m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station?

The distance between Gold Coast and Sunshine Station is 1368 km. The road distance is 1671.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 41m and costs $170 - $500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $170 - $500 and takes 29h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 29h 45m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Sunshine Station bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Sunshine Station?

Sunshine Station is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 4:29 PM in Gold Coast and 5:29 PM in Sunshine Station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Sunshine Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Sunshine Station is 1671 km. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station?

Book your Gold Coast to Sunshine Station bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Sunshine Station?

There are 5509+ hotels available in Sunshine Station.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Station 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
5h 1m
$130–500
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
cheapest
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 16m
$124–514
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 41m
$172–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
29h 45m
$267–517
Drive 1,671.2 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Sunshine Stationcar 1,671.2 km
17h 40m
$356–515
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 36m
$178–426
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 35m
$208–619
Bus via Campbellfield Plaza/Sydney Rd
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus Melbourne
30h
$205–257
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 7h
$2,608–3,708

Gold Coast to Sunshine Station by tram and train

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Distance: 1,368 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Sunshine 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 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 41m.

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