There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Elanora by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Gold Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
3h 18m$95–314Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
16h 5m$72–251Bus via Bilinga
- Take the bus from Central Station to Bilingabus Brisbane
14h 44m$111–297Drive 815.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Elanoracar 815.7 km
8h 41m$147–212Fly 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 Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
5h 22m$135–432Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
16h 8m$114–159Train via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train Bdvl / ...
16h 8m$72–251
Sydney to Elanora by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Elanora is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Elanora is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $95 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Elanora. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at KP McGrath Dr near Seaview Pde via Johnston Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Elanora station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.
The distance between Sydney and Elanora is 701 km. The road distance is 815.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Elanora without a car is to bus via Bilinga which takes 14h 44m and costs $110 - $300.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Sydney to Elanora, including transfers.
Sydney to Elanora bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Elanora train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Elanora is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $95 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus via Bilinga, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 14h 44m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 16h 5m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Elanora, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, 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.
- 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
- $75–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
- 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
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–300
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Bilinga
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Tweed Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Elanora bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Bilinga station.
Sydney to Elanora train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Elanora is 816 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Sydney to Elanora.
There are 2956+ hotels available in Elanora.











