There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Coffs Harbour
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbourbus Au001
- Take the bus from St Augustine's Primary School, Gordon St to Old Coast Rd At Railway Rdbus 360X
8h 2m$50–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Nambucca Heads Stationtrain 32
8h 48m$42–182Drive 352.8 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Nambuccacar 352.8 km
3h 53m$65–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Nambucca Heads Stationtrain 34 / ...
8h 21m$47–185Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca Headsbus Sydney
10h 36m$76–147
Surfers Paradise to Nambucca by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca is to bus via Coffs Harbour which costs $50 - $75 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Old Coast Rd At Railway Rd via St Augustine's Primary School, Gordon St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Nambucca station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambucca Heads Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Nambucca is 390 km. The road distance is 352.8 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca without a car is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 8h 2m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Nambucca bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Nambucca train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 8h 2m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Nambucca, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Old Coast Rd At Railway Rd via Coffs Harbour and St Augustine's Primary School, Gordon St in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Nambucca Heads Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 8h 48m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Surfers Paradise to Nambucca bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Nambucca is 1h ahead of Surfers Paradise. It is currently 7:02 PM in Surfers Paradise and 8:02 PM in Nambucca.
Surfers Paradise to Nambucca train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Nambucca is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca.
There are 176+ hotels available in Nambucca.





