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How to get fromSouthport to Sydneyby tram, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Sydney by tram, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Queen Street station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 53m
    $94–324

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    16h 57m
    $72–252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    17h
    $110–310

  4. Drive 836.4 km

    1. Drive from Southport to Sydneycar car 836.4 km
    9h 7m
    $149–216

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    4h 55m
    $134–432

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Southport to Chatswoodbus bus Pm11
    17h 41m
    $118–168

Southport to Sydney by tram and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 1 to Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 16h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southport to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 17h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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