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

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There are 6 ways to get from Parramatta to Southport 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 Broadbeach South turnback to Queen Street station, platform 1tram tram
    4h 13m
    $99–333

  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 / ...
    16h 53m
    $71–259

  3. Bus via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus bus Brisbane
    16h 55m
    $116–319

  4. Drive 831.6 km

    1. Drive from Parramatta to Southportcar car 831.6 km
    9h 1m
    $149–216

  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 30m
    $138–440

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hornsby to Southportbus bus Pm12
    17h 42m
    $117–171

Parramatta to Southport by train and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Parramatta Station to Queen Street station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 16h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Southport twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 15h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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