What is the cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Grafton?

The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Grafton is to bus via Surfers Paradise which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helensvale to Grafton?

The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Grafton is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Helensvale and Grafton?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Grafton. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Grafton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Helensvale and Grafton?

No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Grafton station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Grafton Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Helensvale to Grafton?

The distance between Helensvale and Grafton is 361 km. The road distance is 254.1 km.

How do I travel from Helensvale to Grafton without a car?

The best way to get from Helensvale to Grafton without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $26 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Helensvale to Grafton?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Helensvale to Grafton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensvale to Grafton bus from?

Helensvale to Grafton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Helensvale to Grafton train from?

Helensvale to Grafton train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Helensvale to Grafton?

The best way to get from Helensvale to Grafton is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $26 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Surfers Paradise, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Helensvale to Grafton bus arrive?

Helensvale to Grafton bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Grafton station.

Where does the Helensvale to Grafton train arrive?

Helensvale to Grafton train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Helensvale to Grafton?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Grafton is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Helensvale to Grafton.

Where can I stay near Grafton?

There are 34+ hotels available in Grafton.

Helensvale to Grafton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Grafton by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain 32
5h 58m
$26–160
Bus via Surfers Paradise
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Graftonbus Au001
6h 9m
$36–60
Drive 254.1 km
1. Drive from Helensvale to Graftoncar 254.1 km
2h 44m
$45–65
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Southport to Graftonbus Sydney
9h 11m
$54–118

Helensvale to Grafton by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.8 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Grafton, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Grafton Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Grafton once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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