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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Dapto is to train which costs $75 - $270 and takes 19h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Dapto is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs $100 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Dapto?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Dapto station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Dapto Station, Station St via Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M and Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Dapto?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Dapto station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Dapto Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Dapto?

The distance between Gold Coast and Dapto is 789 km. The road distance is 917.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Dapto without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 49m and costs $120 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Gold Coast to Dapto, including transfers.

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

Gold Coast to Dapto bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

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

Gold Coast to Dapto train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Dapto?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Dapto is to train which takes 19h 23m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 19h 59m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Dapto bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Dapto bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Dapto?

Dapto is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 12:34 AM in Gold Coast and 1:34 AM in Dapto.

Where does the Gold Coast to Dapto train arrive?

Gold Coast to Dapto train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Dapto?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Dapto is 917 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Gold Coast to Dapto.

Where can I stay near Dapto?

There are 523+ hotels available in Dapto.

Gold Coast to Dapto - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Dapto by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Dapto Stationtrain
5h 8m
$107–355
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Dapto Stationtrain Sco
19h 23m
$79–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the train from Central Station to Dapto Stationtrain Sco
18h 49m
$123–173
Drive 917.1 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Daptocar 917.1 km
10h 4m
$164–237
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
3. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Dapto Stationtrain
6h 41m
$136–332
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Wollongong
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wollongong (WOL)plane BNE - WOL
6h 8m
$343–682
Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus
3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNK - SYD
4. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Dapto Stationtrain
8h 9m
$115–449
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E to Dapto Station, Station Stbus 72Sc
19h 59m
$143–318

Gold Coast to Dapto by bus and train

7Weekly Services

18h 49mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 789.3 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Dapto Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 19h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Dapto Station, Station St via Central Station, Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M, Sutherland Station, Flora St, Stand F, and Sutherland Station, East Pde, Stand E in around 19h 59m.

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