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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Taronga Western Plains Zoo by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane OOL - DBO
    5h 37m
    $380–836

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Strathfield Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    25h 40m
    $102–436

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    25h 38m
    $183–511

  4. Drive 849.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Taronga Western Plains Zoocar car 849.4 km
    10h 14m
    $151–218

  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 Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane BNE - DBO
    5h 24m
    $430–814

  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 Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO)plane plane BNK - DBO
    8h 9m
    $427–877

  7. Bus, train via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Dubbo Stationtrain train 427
    26h 18m
    $158–368

Gold Coast to Taronga Western Plains Zoo by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 684.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Taronga Western Plains Zoo via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Strathfield Station, Dubbo Station, Victoria Park, Darling St, and Wahroonga Park, Macquarie St in around 25h 40m.

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