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How to get fromThe Rocks to Gold Coastby plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from The Rocks to Gold Coast 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)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the tram from Broadbeach South station to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram tram
    3h 26m
    $95–394

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    17h 3m
    $75–259

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Brisbane
    14h 2m
    $133–285

  4. Drive 829.5 km

    1. Drive from The Rocks to Gold Coastcar car 829.5 km
    9h
    $153–221

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    5h 11m
    $129–331

  6. Bus via Circular Quay Station

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm12
    17h 23m
    $113–177

The Rocks to Gold Coast by subway and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration14h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise every 4 hours. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Circular Quay Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 17h 3m.

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