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How to get fromGold Coast to The Spitby tram, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly, bus

    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 bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Spit Rd Before Medusa Stbus bus
    4h 7m
    $84–328

  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 46m
    $78–264

  3. Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    17h 5m
    $148–318

  4. Drive 830.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to The Spitcar car 830.1 km
    9h 2m
    $150–216

  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 54m
    $124–434

  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 37m
    $97–339

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    17h 31m
    $119–166

Gold Coast to The Spit by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and The Spit, NSW, 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 Spit Rd Before Medusa St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 17h 46m.

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