What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast is to train which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $90 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney CBD and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Surfers Paradise via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney CBD and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Gold Coast is 709 km. The road distance is 831.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 13h 3m and costs $120 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Gold Coast bus from?

Sydney CBD to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Gold Coast train from?

Sydney CBD to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $90 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 13h 3m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Sydney CBD to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Gold Coast train arrive?

Sydney CBD to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Gold Coast is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Sydney CBD to Gold Coast.

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

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Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2743+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Sydney CBD to Gold Coast - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
3h 20m
$94–323
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
17h 15m
$75–259
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 3m
$123–285
Drive 831.3 km
1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Gold Coastcar 831.3 km
9h 1m
$149–216
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 27m
$134–441
Bus via Surfers Paradise
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
17h 21m
$113–177

Sydney CBD to Gold Coast by subway and bus (Greyhound)

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13h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 709.1 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h.

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