There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast by plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
3h 37m$95–334Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
17h 15m$75–257Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 17m$123–285Drive 831.4 km
- Drive from Sydney Opera House to Gold Coastcar 831.4 km
9h 1m$150–216Fly 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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 23m$134–441Bus via Circular Quay Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
17h 32m$113–175
Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast by foot, subway, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast is to train which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast is to fly and tram which takes 3h 37m and costs $95 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Opera House 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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Opera House station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Circular Quay 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.
The distance between Sydney Opera House and Gold Coast is 713 km. The road distance is 831.4 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 13h 17m and costs $120 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast, including transfers.
Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 13h 17m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $260 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, 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 vehicle from Sydney Opera House to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Circular Quay Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 17h 15m.
- 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
- $90–330
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
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $190–280
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Sydney Opera House to Gold Coast.
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