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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Sydney is to train which costs $85 - $260 and takes 17h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Sydney is to tram and fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $90 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Sydney?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Central Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Sydney?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Sydney?

The distance between Gold Coast and Sydney is 709 km. The road distance is 830.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $120 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Gold Coast to Sydney, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Sydney?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Sydney is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $260 and takes 17h 21m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Sydney bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Sydney train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Sydney?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Sydney is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Gold Coast to Sydney.

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

Book your Gold Coast to Sydney bus tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Sydney?

There are 5218+ hotels available in Sydney.

Gold Coast to Sydney - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Sydney by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly
best
1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
3h 39m
$94–314
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
17h 21m
$86–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
16h 40m
$120–330
Drive 830.6 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Sydneycar 830.6 km
9h 1m
$148–214
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
5h 21m
$128–422
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
6h 1m
$105–301

Gold Coast to Sydney by bus

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Distance: 709.3 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–330 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 21m.

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