There are 6 ways to get from Helensvale to Sydney by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
3h 55m$100–394Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
16h 14m$70–250Bus
- Take the bus from Southport to Central Stationbus Sydney
17h 27m$110–310Drive 846.5 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Sydneycar 846.5 km
9h 2m$156–226Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
4h 19m$133–360Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Southport to Chatswoodbus Pm11
18h 8m$114–168
Helensvale to Sydney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Sydney is to train which costs $70 - $250 and takes 16h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Sydney is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive and arriving at Central Station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
The distance between Helensvale and Sydney is 726 km. The road distance is 846.5 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Sydney without a car is to train which takes 16h 14m and costs $70 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Helensvale to Sydney, including transfers.
Helensvale to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Southport station.
Helensvale to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Sydney is to train which takes 16h 14m and costs $70 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 17h 27m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central Station via Roma Street and Roma Street Station in around 16h 14m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Southport to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 16h. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–700
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–400
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–370
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–290
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southport to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–310
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Southport to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Southport to Chatswood
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Helensvale to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Helensvale. It is currently 7:18 AM in Helensvale and 8:18 AM in Sydney.
Helensvale to Sydney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Sydney is 847 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Helensvale to Sydney.
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