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

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There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Sydney by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

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    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue 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 41m
    $78–384

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 40m
    $120–330

  3. Train

    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
    17h 14m
    $86–252

  4. Drive  828 km

    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Sydneycar car 828 km
    8h 57m
    $175–252

  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
    5h 19m
    $122–472

Surfers Paradise to Sydney by bus

Calendar52Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 711.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–330 and the journey takes 16h 40m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 17h 14m.

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