What is the cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast is to train which costs $75 - $270 and takes 18h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $100 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Wollongong and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Wollongong to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Wollongong and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Wollongong and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Wollongong station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Wollongong Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.

How far is it from Wollongong to Gold Coast?

The distance between Wollongong and Gold Coast is 773 km. The road distance is 903.7 km.

How do I travel from Wollongong to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 14h 57m and costs $140 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Gold Coast bus from?

Wollongong to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Wollongong station.

Where do I catch the Wollongong to Gold Coast train from?

Wollongong to Gold Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Wollongong Station.

Train or bus from Wollongong to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 14h 57m and costs $140 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 18h 36m.

Where does the Wollongong to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Wollongong to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Wollongong to Gold Coast train arrive?

Wollongong to Gold Coast train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Wollongong to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Wollongong to Gold Coast is 904 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Wollongong to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2751+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Wollongong to Gold Coast - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Wollongong to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
4h 14m
$101–333
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
18h 36m
$80–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wollongong to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
14h 57m
$142–311
Drive 903.7 km
1. Drive from Wollongong to Gold Coastcar 903.7 km
9h 57m
$162–234
Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 21m
$141–441
Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Wollongong Station, Station St to Jolimont Centrebus
2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CBR - OOL
7h 10m
$181–502
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
18h 42m
$118–180

Wollongong to Gold Coast by bus

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14h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 772.8 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Wollongong, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Wollongong to Surfers Paradise via Central Station in around 14h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wollongong Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 18h 36m.

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