There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Nambucca by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Bay164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Nambucca Heads Station34 / ...
7h 21m$38–182Bus via Byron Bay
cheapest- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron BaySydney
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to UrungaDt19
8h 13m$24–196Drive 353.1 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Nambucca353.1 km
3h 51m$67–97Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Nambucca Heads Station32
8h 41m$36–182Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca HeadsPm11
9h 41m$63–87
Gold Coast to Nambucca by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Nambucca is to train which costs $35 - $190 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Nambucca is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Nambucca. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Centenary Pde At McDonald Dr via Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street and Urunga Public School, Bowra St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Nambucca station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambucca Heads Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Nambucca is 399 km. The road distance is 353.1 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Nambucca without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 21m and costs $35 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Gold Coast to Nambucca, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Nambucca bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Nambucca train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Nambucca is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 8h 13m and costs $23 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $190 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Nambucca, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Centenary Pde At McDonald Dr via Byron Bay, Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street, Urunga, and Urunga Public School, Bowra St in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Nambucca Heads Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Nambucca Heads Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $130–160
Train from Roma Street Station to Nambucca Heads Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $24–40
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Urunga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $10–140
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Nambucca Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Nambucca bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Nambucca is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 5:38 PM in Gold Coast and 6:38 PM in Nambucca.
Gold Coast to Nambucca train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Nambucca is 353 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Gold Coast to Nambucca.
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