There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters 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 South turnbacktram
3h 41m$99–317Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 58m$87–245Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 11m$130–290Drive 827.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Broadbeach Waterscar 827.7 km
8h 57m$148–214Fly 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 Nerang station, platform 1train
5h 14m$132–433Bus via Sydney Central Station
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
17h 4m$118–187
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 15h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters is to fly and tram which takes 3h 41m and costs $95 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Broadbeach Waters. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bermuda St at Hooker Boulevard via Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Broadbeach Waters station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.
The distance between Sydney and Broadbeach Waters is 711 km. The road distance is 827.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters without a car is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters, including transfers.
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 15h 58m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Broadbeach Waters, 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 Nerang Broadbeach Rd at Fairway Drive via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Nerang station, platform 1, and Nerang station, stop B in around 15h 58m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
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 South turnback
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Nerang station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Sydney to Broadbeach Waters train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Broadbeach Waters is 828 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Sydney to Broadbeach Waters.
There are 2862+ hotels available in Broadbeach Waters.






