There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Coombabah Lake 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 Broadbeach South turnback to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
4h 21m$96–325Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 45m$72–251Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
15h 34m$113–305Drive 848.1 km
- Drive from Sydney to Coombabah Lakecar 848.1 km
9h 4m$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$134–431Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
18h 20m$114–165
Sydney to Coombabah Lake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Coombabah Lake is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Coombabah Lake is to fly and tram which takes 4h 21m and costs $95 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Coombabah Lake. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Marble Arch Place via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Coombabah Lake 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 45m.
The distance between Sydney and Coombabah Lake is 729 km. The road distance is 848.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coombabah Lake without a car is to bus which takes 15h 34m and costs $110 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Sydney to Coombabah Lake, including transfers.
Sydney to Coombabah Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Coombabah Lake train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Coombabah Lake is to bus which takes 15h 34m and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 45m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Coombabah Lake, QLD, Australia?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale stop D in around 15h 45m.
- 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
- $95–360
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 Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 9m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- 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 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 Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
Sydney to Coombabah Lake train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Coombabah Lake is 848 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Sydney to Coombabah Lake.
There are 2738+ hotels available in Coombabah Lake.











