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How to get fromGold Coast to Sydney Airport (SYD)by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Sydney Airport (SYD) by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

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    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 19m
    $76–302

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 54m
    $159–328

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    17h 27m
    $90–274

  4. Drive 838.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Sydney Airport (SYD)car car 838.4 km
    9h 8m
    $149–215

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    4h 56m
    $110–408

  6. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNK - SYD
    5h 46m
    $88–292

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    17h 51m
    $134–185

Gold Coast to Sydney Airport (SYD) by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701 km
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to International Airport Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 17h 27m.

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