What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mermaid Waters?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Mermaid Waters is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 15h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Mermaid Waters?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Mermaid Waters is to fly and tram and line 750 bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $100 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Mermaid Waters?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Mermaid Waters. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Rio Vista Bvd near Wayfarer Ave via Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach South station, stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Mermaid Waters?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Mermaid Waters station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Robina station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.

How far is it from Sydney to Mermaid Waters?

The distance between Sydney and Mermaid Waters is 713 km. The road distance is 825.7 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Mermaid Waters without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Mermaid Waters without a car is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 12h 41m and costs $130 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Mermaid Waters?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Sydney to Mermaid Waters, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Mermaid Waters bus from?

Sydney to Mermaid Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Mermaid Waters train from?

Sydney to Mermaid Waters train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Mermaid Waters?

The best way to get from Sydney to Mermaid Waters is to bus via Surfers Paradise which takes 12h 41m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 15h 58m.

Where does the Sydney to Mermaid Waters bus arrive?

Sydney to Mermaid Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Mermaid Waters?

Mermaid Waters is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 7:17 PM in Sydney and 6:17 PM in Mermaid Waters.

Where does the Sydney to Mermaid Waters train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Mermaid Waters?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Mermaid Waters is 826 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Sydney to Mermaid Waters.

Where can I stay near Mermaid Waters?

There are 526+ hotels available in Mermaid Waters.

Sydney to Mermaid Waters - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and tram

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram, line 750 bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
2. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Broadbeach South turnbacktram
3. Take the bus from Broadbeach South station, stop D to Rio Vista Bvd near Wayfarer Avebus
3h 34m
$104–387
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Robina station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 58m
$87–245
Bus via Surfers Paradise (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 41m
$131–290
Drive 825.7 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Mermaid Waterscar 825.7 km
8h 48m
$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 Robina station, platform 1train
5h 1m
$142–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Burleigh Headsbus Pm12
18h 6m
$129–178

Sydney to Mermaid Waters by bus (Greyhound)

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12h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 712.6 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mermaid Waters, 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 Rio Vista Bvd near Barrier Reef Dr via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Robina station, platform 1, and Robina station, stop C in around 15h 58m.

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