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How to get fromSydney Basin to Gold Coastby bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Basin to Gold Coast by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Line 860 bus, train, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bringelly Rd At Masterfield St to Leppington Station Stand Cbus bus
    2. Take the train from Leppington Station to Glenfield Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3h 50m
    $100–343

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    18h 5m
    $75–263

  3. Bus via Sydney (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    15h 10m
    $131–299

  4. Drive 858.9 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Basin to Gold Coastcar car 858.9 km
    9h 23m
    $155–223

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 57m
    $140–451

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm12
    19h
    $118–183

Sydney Basin to Gold Coast by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 738.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Sydney Basin, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bringelly Rd At Masterfield St to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Leppington Station Stand C, Leppington Station, Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 18h 5m.

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