There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Broadbeach 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 Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Broadbeach North station, platform 1tram
3h 21m$103–396Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 8m$87–245Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 12m$130–289Drive 826.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Broadbeachcar 826.2 km
8h 52m$151–218Fly 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 21m$142–493Bus via Sydney Central Station
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
16h 5m$121–180
Sydney to Broadbeach by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 16h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach is to fly and tram which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Broadbeach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue via Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Broadbeach station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Broadbeach North station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
The distance between Sydney and Broadbeach is 710 km. The road distance is 826.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach without a car is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Sydney to Broadbeach, including transfers.
Sydney to Broadbeach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Broadbeach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach is to bus which takes 12h 12m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 16h 8m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Broadbeach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Broadbeach North station, platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 16h 8m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Broadbeach North station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $120–180
- Flexible
- $160–290
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Sydney to Broadbeach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Broadbeach is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 9:06 AM in Sydney and 8:06 AM in Broadbeach.
Sydney to Broadbeach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Broadbeach is 826 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Sydney to Broadbeach.
There are 2808+ hotels available in Broadbeach.