There are 7 ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Helensvale by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Southportbus Brisbane
8h 18m$58–140Train
cheapest- Take the train from Urunga Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
8h 39m$35–186Drive 371.8 km
- Drive from Nambucca Heads to Helensvalecar 371.8 km
3h 58m$67–97Bus, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CFS - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 42m$319–741Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 1
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
8h 47m$60–83Bus via Coffs Harbour
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Park Av Opp Little Stbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
9h$52–94Bus, fly to Gold Coast Airport
- Take the bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centrebus
- Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CFS - OOL
8h 5m$371–715
Nambucca Heads to Helensvale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Helensvale is to train which costs $35 - $190 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Helensvale is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nambucca Heads to Helensvale. However, there are services departing from Nambucca Heads and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Nambucca Heads station to Helensvale station. However, there are services departing from Urunga Station and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Nambucca Heads and Helensvale is 420 km. The road distance is 371.8 km.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Helensvale without a car is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Nambucca Heads to Helensvale, including transfers.
Nambucca Heads to Helensvale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Nambucca Heads station.
Nambucca Heads to Helensvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Urunga Station.
The best way to get from Nambucca Heads to Helensvale is to bus which takes 8h 18m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Nambucca Heads, NSW, Australia and Helensvale, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Nambucca Heads to Southport twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 7h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Helensvale station, platform 1 via Urunga Public School, Bowra St, Urunga Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Brisbane Airport, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–700
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–700
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
Flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Brisbane Airport via Armidale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Urunga Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- 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 Nambucca Heads to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Nambucca Heads to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- busways.com.au
Bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Park Av Opp Little St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
Bus from Nambucca Heads Police Station, Bowra St to Toormina Rd Opp Bayldon Community Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://www.busways.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.busways.com.au/nsw/plan-your-trip/route-timetables
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Nambucca Heads to Helensvale bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
Nambucca Heads to Helensvale train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nambucca Heads to Helensvale is 372 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Nambucca Heads to Helensvale.
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