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How to get fromMermaid Beach to Sydneyby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Mermaid Beach to Sydney by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 32m
    $78–374

  2. Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 2

    1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    17h 19m
    $120–180

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    17h 28m
    $86–252

  4. Drive  823.3 km

    1. Drive from Mermaid Beach to Sydneycar car 823.3 km
    8h 51m
    $151–217

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    5h 33m
    $122–472

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    18h 4m
    $140–330

Mermaid Beach to Sydney by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Burleigh Heads to Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 16h 5m.

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