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

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There are 10 ways to get from Gold Coast to Tathra by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Merimbula Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane OOL - MIM
    8h 16m
    $278–912

  2. Train, bus via Canberra

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Canberra Stationtrain train 635 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Church St At Carp Stbus bus 771
    28h 43m
    $134–324

  3. Bus via Canberra

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus bus 771
    26h 38m
    $198–414

  4. Drive  1,239.5 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Tathracar car 1,239.5 km
    14h 22m
    $222–320

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane BNE - MIM
    9h 56m
    $366–838

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane OOL - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus bus
    10h 37m
    $156–480

  7. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Merimbula Airport

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane BNK - MIM
    11h 13m
    $154–700

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane BNE - CBR
    3. Take the bus from Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St to Church St At Carp Stbus bus
    12h 17m
    $194–498

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Begabus bus Pm2
    28h 25m
    $209–421

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Bombo Stationtrain train Sco
    4. Take the bus from Kiama Bombo to Begabus bus Pm2
    29h 21m
    $148–342

Gold Coast to Tathra by tram, train, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration28h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,085.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Merimbula Airport (MIM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Andy Poole Dr Opp Tathra Skate Park via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Canberra, Alinga St After Marcus Clarke St, and Church St At Carp St in around 26h 38m.

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