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

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

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3h 20m
    $94–333

  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 24m
    $72–251

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    12h 29m
    $129–277

  4. Drive 824.7 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Mermaid Beachcar car 824.7 km
    8h 53m
    $149–215

  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 43m
    $134–441

  6. Bus via Burleigh Heads station, stop A

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus bus Pm12
    16h 18m
    $116–161

  7. 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 / ...
    16h 27m
    $72–251

Sydney to Mermaid Beach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar31Weekly Buses
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 709.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 12h.

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