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

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There are 6 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 48m
    $98–423

  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
    $86–244

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    13h 5m
    $131–290

  4. Drive  845.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Helensvalecar car 845.5 km
    8h 58m
    $153–221

  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 42m
    $141–492

  6. Bus via Chatswood

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus bus Pm12
    19h 17m
    $124–185

Sydney to Helensvale by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Buses
Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–290 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street Station and Roma Street in around 15h 24m.

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