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How to get fromSydney to Gold Coastby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South turnback to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram tram
    3h 37m
    $95–334

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    16h 8m
    $72–251

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    12h
    $100–280

  4. Drive 830.3 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Gold Coastcar car 830.3 km
    9h
    $150–216

  5. 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 Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 27m
    $134–441

  6. Train via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    16h 14m
    $72–251

Sydney to Gold Coast by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 713 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, 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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 16h 8m.

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