How to Travel from
Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
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Gold Coast, Australia → Lake Macquarie, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie
Composite routes from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie
Cheapest
7 h 25 min
Car
696 km.
from $38
Other
6 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
588 km.
from $144.78
15 h 37 min
Bus, Train
588 km.
from $26.11
8 h 40 min
Train, Plane
588 km.
from $134.95
9 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
588 km.
from $165.24
Route Navigator Gold Coast - Lake Macquarie
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Esplanade
Esplanade, 46 м
46 м
Turn left onto The Esplanade
The Esplanade, 19 м
19 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Esplanade
The Esplanade, 272 м
272 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto The Esplanade
The Esplanade, 1 km 193 м
1 km 193 м
Turn right
20 м
20 м
Turn right onto Fern Street
Fern Street, 98 м
98 м
Turn left onto Gold Coast Highway
Gold Coast Highway, 13 km 124 м
13 km 124 м
Continue onto Gold Coast Highway
Gold Coast Highway, 9 km 582 м
9 km 582 м
Keep left onto Pacific Motorway Onramp
Pacific Motorway Onramp, 288 km 145 м
288 km 145 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 357 km 568 м
357 km 568 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 7 km 208 м
7 km 208 м
Keep left onto Pacific Highway and drive toward Newcastle
Pacific Highway, Newcastle, 5 km 884 м
5 km 884 м
Keep right onto A37 and take A37 toward Wallsend, Charlestown
Wallsend, Charlestown, A37, 5 km 940 м
5 km 940 м
Keep right onto Newcastle Inner City Bypass and drive toward Wallsend, Sydney
Newcastle Inner City Bypass, Wallsend, Sydney, 101 м
101 м
Turn sharp right onto Newcastle Road and take A15 toward Wallsend, Sydney
Newcastle Road, Wallsend, Sydney, A15, 3 km 710 м
3 km 710 м
Keep left onto Lake Road and drive toward Toronto
Lake Road, Toronto, 3 km 547 м
3 km 547 м
Keep left onto Glendale Drive
Glendale Drive, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
Continue onto Glendale Drive
Glendale Drive, 1 km 418 м
1 km 418 м
Turn right onto Myall Road
Myall Road, 1 km 615 м
1 km 615 м
Turn left onto Torrens Avenue
Torrens Avenue, 216 м
216 м
Turn right onto Delasala Drive
Delasala Drive, 1 km 748 м
1 km 748 м
Turn left onto Lawson Road
Lawson Road, 199 м
199 м
Turn right onto Gelfius Crescent
Gelfius Crescent, 74 м
74 м
Turn left onto Taranaki Place
Taranaki Place, 129 м
129 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Broadbeach
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.71–$1.03
Train from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.09–$1.63
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Morisset
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.91–$6.52
Train from Casino Station to Fassifern
Ave. Duration:
9h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$20.65
Train from Hamilton Station to Dora
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.35
Bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.12–$7.61
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$28.26
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Charlestown
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
CDC NSW Hunter Valley Buses
Phone:
+61 (0)2 9890 0000
Email:
customer.service@cdcbus.com.au
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Bus from Dora Creek Station, Macquarie St to Dobell
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$1.74–$2.39
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$456.52
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$336.96
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$304.35
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.91–$413.04
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$271.74
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$532.61
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$336.96
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$326.09
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$369.57
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$326.09
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Gold Coast Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$500.00
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$380.43
Plane from Brisbane Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport to Sydney
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$326.09
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie?
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie is to bus and train which costs $9.78 - $31.52 and takes 15h 37m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie?
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie is to tram and fly and train and line 275 bus which takes 6h 5m and costs $54.35 - $326.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Lake Macquarie?
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at 225 Fishing Point Rd via Charlestown Square, Pearson St, Stand A and Old Toronto Station, Victory Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.
How far is it from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie?
The distance between Gold Coast and Lake Macquarie is 849 km. The road distance is 713.7 km.
How do I travel from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie without a car?
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 37m and costs $9.78 - $31.52 .
How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie?
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie bus from?
Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Where does the Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie bus arrive?
Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Charlestown station.
What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Lake Macquarie?
Lake Macquarie is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 21:50 in Gold Coast and 22:50 in Lake Macquarie.
Can I drive from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie?
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Gold Coast to Lake Macquarie.
Where can I stay near Lake Macquarie?
There are 528+ hotels available in Lake Macquarie. Prices start at $89.14 per night.
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