What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast is to train and bus which costs $65 - $250 and takes 15h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast is to train and fly and tram which takes 4h and costs $100 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Macquarie and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Macquarie and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Macquarie station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Broadmeadow Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.

How far is it from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast?

The distance between Lake Macquarie and Gold Coast is 595 km. The road distance is 724.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs $110 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast bus from?

Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Newcastle station.

Where do I catch the Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast train from?

Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.

Train or bus from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 13h 43m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $240 and takes 14h 47m.

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2769+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast by train, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
3. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
4h
$100–476
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
14h 47m
$67–239
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 43m
$115–266
Drive 724.9 km
1. Drive from Morisset to Gold Coastcar 724.9 km
7h 47m
$130–187
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Station to Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
6h 1m
$105–337
Fly Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 39m
$129–413
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff 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 45m
$144–444
Bus via Surfers Paradise
1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
14h 53m
$100–146
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock Stbus 173 / ...
15h 24m
$67–242

Lake Macquarie to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound)

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Distance: 595.4 km
Duration: 4h

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Newcastle to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $110–260 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Broadmeadow Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 14h 47m.

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