What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Carrara?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Carrara is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 16h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Carrara?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Carrara is to fly and line 736 bus which takes 3h 57m and costs $95 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Carrara?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Nielsens Rd at Hickey Way via Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Carrara?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Carrara 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 16h 2m.

How far is it from Sydney to Carrara?

The distance between Sydney and Carrara is 717 km. The road distance is 836 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Carrara without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Carrara without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $130 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Carrara?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Sydney to Carrara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Carrara bus from?

Sydney to Carrara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Carrara train from?

Sydney to Carrara train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Carrara?

The best way to get from Sydney to Carrara is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 16h 2m.

Where does the Sydney to Carrara bus arrive?

Sydney to Carrara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Sydney to Carrara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Carrara?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Carrara is 836 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Sydney to Carrara.

Where can I stay near Carrara?

There are 2779+ hotels available in Carrara.

Sydney to Carrara - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 736 bus, and bus

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, line 736 bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
2. Take the bus from Broadbeach South station, stop C to Nielsens Rd at Hickey Waybus
3h 57m
$95–324
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Nerang station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 2m
$72–251
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
13h 5m
$130–278
Drive 836 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Carraracar 836 km
8h 54m
$150–216
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 Nerang station, platform 1train
5h 17m
$134–431
Bus via Burleigh Heads station, stop A
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
16h 57m
$117–162

Sydney to Carrara by bus (Greyhound)

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13h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 717.4 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Carrara, 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 train from Central Station to Riverside Home Caravan Park via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Nerang station, platform 1, and Nerang station, stop C in around 16h 2m.

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