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How to get fromSydney to Coolangattaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Coolangatta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3h 16m
    $94–333

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    16h 53m
    $72–251

  3. Bus via Cahill Street

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus bus Brisbane
    14h 25m
    $111–297

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centrebus bus 167 / ...
    15h 30m
    $73–247

  5. Drive 808 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Coolangattacar car 808 km
    8h 38m
    $146–210

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    6h 13m
    $135–442

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus bus Pm12
    15h 25m
    $110–160

  8. Bus via Bilinga

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Bilingabus bus Au001
    16h 15m
    $124–201

Sydney to Coolangatta by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coolangatta, 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.

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