There are 6 ways to get from Merrylands to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best- Take the train from Merrylands Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
4h 7m$99–341Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
17h 13m$71–258Bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
14h 29m$127–292Drive 828.6 km
- Drive from Merrylands to Gold Coastcar 828.6 km
8h 57m$150–216Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 56m$138–448Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
17h 53m$114–176
Merrylands to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrylands to Gold Coast is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 17h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Merrylands to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $95 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Merrylands to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Merrylands Rd Opp Addlestone Rd and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Parramatta Station, Stand A2, Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Merrylands station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Merrylands 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 17h 13m.
The distance between Merrylands and Gold Coast is 733 km. The road distance is 828.6 km.
The best way to get from Merrylands to Gold Coast without a car is to bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd which takes 14h 29m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Merrylands to Gold Coast, including transfers.
Merrylands to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Merrylands to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Merrylands to Gold Coast is to bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd which takes 14h 29m and costs $120 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 17h 13m.
What companies run services between Merrylands, 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 train from Merrylands 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 17h 13m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Merrylands Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Merrylands to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Merrylands to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrylands to Gold Coast is 829 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Merrylands to Gold Coast.
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