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How to get fromKatoomba to Gold Coastby train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Katoomba to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeSYD - OOL
    5h 38m
    $108–446

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield StationtrainBmt
    2. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
    18h 53m
    $75–262

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Katoomba to Central Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadisebusBrisbane
    15h 50m
    $156–328

  4. Drive 901.4 km

    1. Drive from Katoomba to Gold Coastcar901.4 km
    9h 50m
    $171–247

  5. Train, fly to Brisbane Airport

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeSYD - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
    7h 38m
    $157–433

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Katoomba Station to Central StationtrainBmt
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadisebusPm12
    19h 26m
    $118–181

Katoomba to Gold Coast by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Katoomba to Surfers Paradise via Central Station in around 15h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katoomba Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Strathfield Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 18h 53m.

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