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How to get fromMain Beach to Sydneyby tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Main Beach to Sydney by tram, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Broadbeach South stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane OOL - SYD
    3h 42m
    $105–405

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    16h 58m
    $72–252

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    16h 49m
    $131–311

  4. Drive 832.7 km

    1. Drive from Main Beach to Sydneycar car 832.7 km
    9h 3m
    $159–229

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BNE - SYD
    5h 8m
    $139–372

  6. Bus via Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Pm11
    17h 35m
    $111–171

Main Beach to Sydney by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration16h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 15h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Roma Street Station in around 16h 58m.

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