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How to get fromSydney to Helensvaleby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Helensvale by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Helensvale station, platform 2train train
    3h 47m
    $95–314

  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 / ...
    15h 24m
    $71–250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus bus Brisbane
    15h 32m
    $113–305

  4. Drive 846.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Helensvalecar car 846.8 km
    9h 2m
    $152–220

  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
    4h 41m
    $133–430

  6. Train via Central Station

    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 / ...
    15h 27m
    $71–250

  7. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus bus Pm12
    18h 18m
    $114–165

Sydney to Helensvale by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration15h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Helensvale, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Central Station to Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 15h 24m. 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.

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