What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Harbour Town?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Harbour Town is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Harbour Town?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Harbour Town is to fly and train and line 704 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs $95 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Harbour Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Harbour Town. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Harbour Town, stop B via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and Sea World. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Harbour Town?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Harbour Town 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 44m.

How far is it from Sydney to Harbour Town?

The distance between Sydney and Harbour Town is 737 km. The road distance is 839.6 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Harbour Town without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Harbour Town without a car is to bus which takes 12h 57m and costs $130 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Harbour Town?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Sydney to Harbour Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Harbour Town bus from?

Sydney to Harbour Town bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Harbour Town train from?

Sydney to Harbour Town train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Harbour Town?

The best way to get from Sydney to Harbour Town is to bus which takes 12h 57m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Sydney to Harbour Town bus arrive?

Sydney to Harbour Town bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Sydney to Harbour Town train arrive?

Sydney to Harbour Town train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Sydney to Harbour Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Harbour Town is 840 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Sydney to Harbour Town.

Where can I stay near Harbour Town?

There are 2766+ hotels available in Harbour Town.

Sydney to Harbour Town - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 704 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Harbour Town by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 704 bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Helensvale station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Helensvale stop D to Harbour Town, stop Abus
4h 4m
$96–325
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 44m
$72–251
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 57m
$130–278
Drive 839.6 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Harbour Towncar 839.6 km
9h 10m
$151–218
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 2m
$134–431
Bus via Chatswood
1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
18h 7m
$114–165

Sydney to Harbour Town by bus and foot (Greyhound)

31Weekly Services

12h 57mAverage Duration

$130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 737.1 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Harbour Town, 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Harbour Town via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale stop D, and Harbour Town, stop A in around 15h 44m.

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