There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Sea World by plane, tram, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram, line 705 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 1tram
- Take the bus from Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue to Sea Worldbus
3h 56m$104–397Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
16h 19m$87–245Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
12h 26m$130–289Drive 833.8 km
- Drive from Sydney to Sea Worldcar 833.8 km
9h 1m$153–221Fly 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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 26m$142–493Bus via Surfers Paradise
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
16h 19m$121–180
Sydney to Sea World by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Sea World is to train which costs $85 - $250 and takes 16h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Sea World is to fly and tram and line 705 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Sea World. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Sea World via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Sea World station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Helensvale station, platform 1 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
The distance between Sydney and Sea World is 719 km. The road distance is 833.8 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sea World without a car is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Sydney to Sea World, including transfers.
Sydney to Sea World bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Sea World train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sea World is to bus which takes 12h 26m and costs $130 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 16h 19m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sea World, 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 Sea World via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, Helensvale stop D, and Sea World in around 16h 19m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
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
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue to Sea World
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Sydney to Sea World bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Sydney to Sea World train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Sea World is 834 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Sydney to Sea World.
There are 2832+ hotels available in Sea World.


