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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Gold Coast is to train which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Gold Coast is to fly and tram which takes 3h 30m and costs $95 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Gardeners Rd Before Astrolabe Rd and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from UNSW Anzac Parade station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.

How far is it from Kensington to Gold Coast?

The distance between Kensington and Gold Coast is 708 km. The road distance is 836.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 13h 32m and costs $120 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Kensington to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Kensington to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

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

Kensington to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Kensington to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 13h 32m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 22m.

Where does the Kensington to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Kensington to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Kensington to Gold Coast train arrive?

Kensington to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Kensington to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Gold Coast is 837 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Kensington to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Kensington to Gold Coast - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
2. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
3h 30m
$98–328
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
17h 22m
$77–257
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 32m
$124–286
Drive 836.6 km
1. Drive from Kensington to Gold Coastcar 836.6 km
9h 7m
$148–214
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 22m
$132–425
Bus via UNSW Anzac Parade station
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
17h 28m
$115–175

Kensington to Gold Coast by bus and foot (Greyhound)

31Weekly Services

13h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 707.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from UNSW Anzac Parade station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Chalmers Street station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 17h 22m.

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