What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to The Spit?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to The Spit is to train which costs $90 - $270 and takes 17h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to The Spit?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to The Spit is to tram and fly and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $80 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and The Spit?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to The Spit. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Spit Rd Before Medusa St via Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and The Spit?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to The Spit station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Wynyard Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to The Spit?

The distance between Gold Coast and The Spit is 723 km. The road distance is 830.1 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to The Spit without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to The Spit without a car is to bus via Central Station which takes 17h 5m and costs $140 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to The Spit?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Gold Coast to The Spit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to The Spit bus from?

Gold Coast to The Spit bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to The Spit train from?

Gold Coast to The Spit train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to The Spit?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to The Spit is to bus via Central Station which takes 17h 5m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $270 and takes 17h 47m.

Where does the Gold Coast to The Spit bus arrive?

Gold Coast to The Spit bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Gold Coast to The Spit train arrive?

Gold Coast to The Spit train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to The Spit?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to The Spit is 830 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Gold Coast to The Spit.

Where can I stay near The Spit?

There are 5218+ hotels available in The Spit.

Gold Coast to The Spit - 7 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and 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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Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly, bus
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1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
3. Take the bus from Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A to Spit Rd Before Medusa Stbus
4h 12m
$84–306
Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
17h 5m
$148–334
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
17h 47m
$94–264
Drive 830.1 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to The Spitcar 830.1 km
9h 2m
$148–214
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
5h 54m
$118–414
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
6h 35m
$95–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswoodbus Pm11
17h 31m
$132–183

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

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17h 5mAverage Duration

$148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722.5 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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 $140–330 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 47m.

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