There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
3h 14m$95–324Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
17h 18m$75–259Bus via Johnston Street
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
15h 39m$114–306Drive 816.6 km
- Drive from Sydney CBD to Palm Beachcar 816.6 km
8h 44m$146–211Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
5h 24m$135–432Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
17h 16m$114–168
Sydney CBD to Palm Beach by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach is to train which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney CBD station to Palm Beach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Tenth Avenue via Johnston Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney CBD station to Palm Beach station. However, there are services departing from Wynyard Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.
The distance between Sydney CBD and Palm Beach is 700 km. The road distance is 816.6 km.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach without a car is to bus via Johnston Street which takes 15h 39m and costs $110 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach, including transfers.
Sydney CBD to Palm Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney CBD to Palm Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $95 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Johnston Street, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 15h 39m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 18m.
What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Palm Beach, 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 Bilinga twice daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–290
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Central Station to Burleigh Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney CBD to Palm Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bilinga station.
Sydney CBD to Palm Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney CBD to Palm Beach is 817 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Sydney CBD to Palm Beach.
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