What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 16h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove is to fly and train and line 709 bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $95 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Sanctuary Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sanctuary Cove. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Sanctuary Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sanctuary Cove 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 9m.

How far is it from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove?

The distance between Sydney and Sanctuary Cove is 743 km. The road distance is 848.7 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove without a car is to train which takes 16h 9m and costs $70 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Sanctuary Cove bus from?

Sydney to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Sanctuary Cove train from?

Sydney to Sanctuary Cove train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove?

The best way to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove is to train which takes 16h 9m and costs $70 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Sydney to Sanctuary Cove bus arrive?

Sydney to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Southport station.

Where does the Sydney to Sanctuary Cove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sanctuary Cove is 849 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove.

Where can I stay near Sanctuary Cove?

There are 2743+ hotels available in Sanctuary Cove.

Sydney to Sanctuary Cove - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 709 bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Sydney to Sanctuary Cove by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train, line 709 bus
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
2. Take the train from Robina station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2train
3. Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop B to Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvdbus
5h 34m
$97–326
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 9m
$72–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
16h 18m
$113–305
Drive 848.7 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Sanctuary Covecar 848.7 km
9h 20m
$152–220
Fly Sydney International Airport 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 Hope Island station, platform 1train
5h 51m
$134–441
Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane NTL - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Hope Island station, platform 1train
8h 50m
$134–439
Fly Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
2. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus
8h 18m
$120–364
Train via Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvd
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Hope Island station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 35m
$72–251
Bus via Chatswood
1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
19h 4m
$114–165

Sydney to Sanctuary Cove by train and bus

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16h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 742.6 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Central Station to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Hope Island station, platform 1, and Hope Island station, stop B in around 16h 9m. 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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