What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast is to fly which costs $150 - $430 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $150 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Whitty St/Monash St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Footscray Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

How far is it from Sunshine to Gold Coast?

The distance between Sunshine and Gold Coast is 1367 km. The road distance is 1671.8 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 26h 6m and costs $230 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Gold Coast bus from?

Sunshine to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Gold Coast train from?

Sunshine to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunshine to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $150 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 26h 6m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $500 and takes 29h 35m.

Where does the Sunshine to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Sunshine to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Sunshine to Gold Coast train arrive?

Sunshine to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Gold Coast is 1672 km. It takes approximately 17h 44m to drive from Sunshine to Gold Coast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sunshine to Gold Coast?

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Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2813+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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There are 7 ways to get from Sunshine to Gold Coast by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
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1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 40m
$150–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
26h 6m
$236–476
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
29h 35m
$172–498
Drive 1,671.8 km
1. Drive from Sunshine to Gold Coastcar 1,671.8 km
17h 44m
$303–438
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 19m
$189–367
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
5h 49m
$174–434
Bus via Campbellfield
1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
30h 51m
$205–258

Sunshine to Gold Coast by train and tram

14Weekly Services

29h 35mAverage Duration

$172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,367.3 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Sunshine, VIC, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitty St/Monash St to Surfers Paradise via Jeffcott St/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Central Station in around 26h 6m.

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