What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast is to train which costs $90 - $270 and takes 18h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $110 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Katoomba and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Katoomba station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Katoomba Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Gold Coast?

The distance between Katoomba and Gold Coast is 819 km. The road distance is 900.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 14h 50m and costs $150 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Gold Coast bus from?

Katoomba to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Gold Coast train from?

Katoomba to Gold Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Katoomba Station.

Train or bus from Katoomba to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 14h 50m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $270 and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the Katoomba to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Katoomba to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Katoomba and Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is 1h behind Katoomba. It is currently 5:36 PM in Katoomba and 4:36 PM in Gold Coast.

Where does the Katoomba to Gold Coast train arrive?

Katoomba to Gold Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Strathfield Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Gold Coast is 901 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Katoomba to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2832+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Katoomba to Gold Coast - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
5h 32m
$111–397
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
18h 43m
$90–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
14h 50m
$153–333
Drive 900.7 km
1. Drive from Katoomba to Gold Coastcar 900.7 km
9h 52m
$164–237
Train, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 16m
$150–504
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain Bmt
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
19h 17m
$138–191

Katoomba to Gold Coast by bus

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14h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 818.8 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Katoomba, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Katoomba to Surfers Paradise via Central Station in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 18h 43m.

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