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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
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeOOL - SYD
    3h 44m
    $94–444

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma StreettrainVlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain32
    16h 57m
    $72–252

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationbusSydney
    16h 50m
    $130–310

  4. Drive 832.6 km

    1. Drive from Main Beach to Sydneycar832.6 km
    8h 59m
    $163–236

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBNE - SYD
    5h 7m
    $148–422

  6. Bus via Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationbusPm11
    17h 36m
    $110–170

Main Beach to Sydney by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration16h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station 3 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 57m.

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