What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Southport is to train which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Southport is to fly and tram which takes 3h 49m and costs $95 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Southport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station station and arriving at Southport. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Southport station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.

How far is it from Sydney to Southport?

The distance between Sydney and Southport is 719 km. The road distance is 836 km.

How do I travel from Sydney to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney to Southport without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs $110 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Sydney to Southport?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Sydney to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sydney to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Sydney to Southport?

The best way to get from Sydney to Southport is to bus which takes 15h and costs $110 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $260 and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Sydney to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sydney to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sydney to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Southport is 836 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Sydney to Southport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sydney to Southport?

Book your Sydney to Southport bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 2542+ hotels available in Southport.

Sydney to Southport - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
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 Queen Street station, platform 1tram
3h 49m
$95–324
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
15h 43m
$72–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southportbus Brisbane
15h
$110–310
Drive 836 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Southportcar 836 km
9h 6m
$149–216
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 Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 1m
$134–431
Bus via Chatswood
1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Southportbus Pm12
17h 46m
$113–164

Sydney to Southport by bus

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Distance: 719.4 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Queen Street station, platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 15h 43m.

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