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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Lord Howe Islandby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Lord Howe Island by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNK - LDH
    21h 41m
    $519–1,743

  2. Train, train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    3. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane MCY - LDH
    21h 16m
    $404–1,604

  3. Train, bus to Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Toowoombabus bus
    3. Fly from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport (WTB) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane WTB - LDH
    23h 37m
    $1,298–4,036

  4. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane OOL - LDH
    6h 58m
    $902–2,802

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration18h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$526Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Surfers Paradise to Lord Howe Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 735.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 41m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, FlexFlight ApS, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) 3 times a week.

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