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How to get fromParramatta to Gold Coastby train, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram tram
    3h 56m
    $99–323

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    17h 8m
    $71–259

  3. Bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    13h 53m
    $126–299

  4. Drive 825.9 km

    1. Drive from Parramatta to Gold Coastcar car 825.9 km
    8h 55m
    $146–210

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 40m
    $133–440

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm12
    17h 41m
    $134–188

Parramatta to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Buses
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parramatta 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 8m.

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