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

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

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 47m
    $80–312

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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
    $74–258

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 45m
    $144–310

  4. Drive 830.5 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Sydney CBDcar car 830.5 km
    9h 1m
    $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
    5h 34m
    $120–428

  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
    6h 15m
    $93–333

  7. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    17h 25m
    $119–169

Gold Coast to Sydney CBD by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, 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.

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