There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Stationtrain
6h 17m$146–396Train via Sydney
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
30h 29m$142–508Bus via Reservoir
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Campbellfieldbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rdbus 902
31h 2m$248–416Drive 1,680.8 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station)car 1,680.8 km
18h 5m$301–435Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
7h 48m$184–372Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
- Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Stationtrain
8h$152–626Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
- Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
8h 48m$183–427Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
31h 41m$252–398Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 7h$2,608–3,708
Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) is to fly and train which costs $140 - $400 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs $140 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy via Central Station, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd and Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Upper Ferntree Gully Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 29m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) is 1411 km. The road distance is 1680.8 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 29m and costs $140 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station), including transfers.
Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 29m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Reservoir, which costs $240 - $420 and takes 31h 2m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Upper Ferntree Gully (Station), VIC, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Upper Ferntree Gully Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, and Southern Cross Station in around 30h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy via Central Station, Campbellfield, Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd, Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd, and Springvale Rd/Burwood Hwy in around 31h 2m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–390
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–380
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–950
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–330
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–300
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–270
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–390
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–390
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–310
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
Flights from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Melbourne Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–380
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Southern Cross Station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Brisbane to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2,690–3,690
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
- Gold Premium
- $3,690
- Gold
- $2,690
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Campbellfield
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sydney Rd/Mahoneys Rd to Burwood Hwy/Springvale Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station) is 1681 km. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from Gold Coast to Upper Ferntree Gully (Station).
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