There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Beenleigh Station, Stand B to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
5h 5m$18–32Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Goonellabahcar 139.6 km
1h 39m$26–37Bus via Byron Bay
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Rd After Rous Rdbus 640X
6h 38m$36–64Bus #2
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Lismorebus Pm11
7h 26m$34–58
Helensvale to Goonellabah by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale station to Goonellabah. However, there are services departing from Beenleigh Station, Stand B and arriving at Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Helensvale and Goonellabah is 200 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $17 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah, including transfers.
Helensvale to Goonellabah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Beenleigh Station, Stand B.
Helensvale to Goonellabah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station.
Goonellabah is 1h ahead of Helensvale. It is currently 4:50 PM in Helensvale and 5:50 PM in Goonellabah.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Goonellabah is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Helensvale to Goonellabah.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Goonellabah, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Beenleigh Station, Stand B to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St twice daily. Tickets cost $15–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Beenleigh Station, Stand B to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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