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

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There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Sydney International by tram, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Broadbeach South station, platform 1tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Flemington Stationtrain train
    4h 51m
    $80–310

  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 Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    17h 24m
    $68–254

  3. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    18h 4m
    $118–165

  4. Drive 828.6 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Sydney Internationalcar car 828.6 km
    8h 58m
    $149–215

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    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
    6h 39m
    $120–418

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane OOL - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $106–484

  7. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport

    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
    7h 19m
    $93–303

  8. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    18h 32m
    $145–311

Gold Coast to Sydney International by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration17h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Sydney International via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, Strathfield Station, Everton Rd, Stand B, and Australia Av Opp Bicentennial Park in around 17h 24m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $110–160 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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