There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Paradise Point by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 711 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Bayview St near Falkinder Avebus
4h 57m$104–347Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 16m$87–245Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
15h 44m$126–321Drive 843.3 km
- Drive from Sydney to Paradise Pointcar 843.3 km
9h 14m$155–223Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
5h 30m$142–492Fly Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus
7h 47m$125–361Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
8h 34m$114–387Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
18h 29m$124–185
Sydney to Paradise Point by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Paradise Point is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 16h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Paradise Point is to fly and train and line 711 bus which takes 4h 57m and costs $100 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Paradise Point. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Bayview St near Falkinder Ave via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Paradise Point station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
The distance between Sydney and Paradise Point is 744 km. The road distance is 843.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Paradise Point without a car is to bus which takes 15h 44m and costs $120 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Sydney to Paradise Point, including transfers.
Sydney to Paradise Point bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Paradise Point train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Paradise Point is to bus which takes 15h 44m and costs $120 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 16h 16m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Paradise Point, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Southport twice daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 15h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Bayview St near Falkinder Ave via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 16h 16m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–900
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Bayview St near Falkinder Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Paradise Point bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.
Sydney to Paradise Point train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Paradise Point is 843 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Sydney to Paradise Point.
There are 2382+ hotels available in Paradise Point.


