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How to get fromSydney to Main Beachby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeSYD - OOL
    2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South station to Main Beach station, platform 1tram
    3h 43m
    $95–444

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1trainBdvl / ...
    16h 1m
    $72–251

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadisebusBrisbane
    13h 19m
    $123–276

  4. Drive 832 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Main Beachcar832 km
    8h 58m
    $163–235

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)planeSYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 2train
    5h 20m
    $149–421

  6. Bus via Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers ParadisebusPm12
    16h 40m
    $117–163

Sydney to Main Beach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–280 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Main Beach station, platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 16h 1m.

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