There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Coombabah by plane, tram, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram, line 719 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 1tram
- Take the bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Pine Ridge Rd at Sage Courtbus
4h 30m$96–335Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Southportbus Pm11
16h 59m$92–280Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 42m$101–290Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
15h 50m$113–305Drive 844.2 km
- Drive from Sydney to Coombabahcar 844.2 km
9h 15m$152–220Fly 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 36m$135–442Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
18h 36m$114–165
Sydney to Coombabah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Coombabah is to train and bus which costs $90 - $280 and takes 16h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Coombabah is to fly and tram and line 719 bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $95 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Coombabah. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hansford Rd near Citie Dr via Nind St near Davenport St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Coombabah station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.
The distance between Sydney and Coombabah is 729 km. The road distance is 844.2 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coombabah without a car is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs $100 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Sydney to Coombabah, including transfers.
Sydney to Coombabah bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Coombabah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coombabah is to train which takes 15h 42m and costs $100 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 15h 50m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coombabah, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Central Station to Coombabah via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Helensvale station, platform 1 in around 15h 42m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Southport twice daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 15h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- 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 Gold Coast University Hospital station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 30 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
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- 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
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from GCUH, platform 3 to Pine Ridge Rd at Sage Court
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–310
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chatswood to Southport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Coombabah bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
Sydney to Coombabah train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Coombabah is 844 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Sydney to Coombabah.
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