There are 6 ways to get from Parramatta to Gold Coast by train, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best- Take the train from Parramatta Station to Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
3h 46m$99–343Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 57m$71–259Bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 54m$126–289Drive 825.9 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Gold Coastcar 825.9 km
8h 55m$149–215Fly 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 32m$138–450Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
17h 41m$114–178
Parramatta to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Gold Coast is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 16h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Gold Coast is to train and fly and tram which takes 3h 46m and costs $95 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta 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 16h 57m.
The distance between Parramatta and Gold Coast is 732 km. The road distance is 825.9 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Gold Coast without a car is to bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd which takes 13h 54m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Parramatta to Gold Coast, including transfers.
Parramatta to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Parramatta to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Gold Coast is to bus via Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd which takes 13h 54m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 16h 57m.
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 $120–280 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 16h 57m.
- 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
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Parramatta Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- 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
- 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
Parramatta to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Parramatta to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Gold Coast is 826 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Parramatta to Gold Coast.
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