How to Travel from
Sydney to Gold Coast
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
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Sydney, Australia → Gold Coast, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sydney to Gold Coast
Composite routes from Sydney to Gold Coast
Cheapest
8 h 54 min
Car
833 km.
from $45
Fastest
1 h 29 min
Plane
Other
3 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $137.85
16 h 4 min
684 km.
from $32.93
5 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
685 km.
from $128.07
Route Navigator Sydney - Gold Coast
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12 м
12 м
Turn right onto Pitt Street
Pitt Street, 89 м
89 м
Turn left onto King Street
King Street, 194 м
194 м
Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth Street, 478 м
478 м
Turn left onto Bent Street
Bent Street, 216 м
216 м
Turn right onto Gresham Street
Gresham Street, 87 м
87 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 3 km 572 м
3 km 572 м
Keep left onto Warringah Freeway and drive toward Crows Nest, North Sydney, Kirribilli
Warringah Freeway, Crows Nest, North Sydney, Kirribilli, 351 м
351 м
Keep right onto Arthur Street
Arthur Street, 118 м
118 м
Keep left onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 1 km 642 м
1 km 642 м
Continue onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 2 km 10 м
2 km 10 м
Turn right onto Herbert Street
Herbert Street, 1 km 303 м
1 km 303 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Hampden Road
Hampden Road, 1 km 826 м
1 km 826 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hampden Road
Hampden Road, 380 м
380 м
Turn left onto Mowbray Road
Mowbray Road, 156 м
156 м
Turn right onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 13 km 890 м
13 km 890 м
Keep right onto M1
23 м
23 м
Keep right onto M1
14 м
14 м
Turn slight right onto Pacific Motorway Onramp
Pacific Motorway Onramp, 127 km 981 м
127 km 981 м
Turn right onto John Renshaw Drive and drive toward Newcastle, Brisbane
John Renshaw Drive, Newcastle, Brisbane, 5 km 269 м
5 km 269 м
Keep left onto Pacific Highway and take A1 toward Raymond Terrace, Taree, Brisbane
Pacific Highway, Raymond Terrace, Taree, Brisbane, A1, 7 km 376 м
7 km 376 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 210 km 356 м
210 km 356 м
Keep right onto Pacific Motorway
Pacific Motorway, 146 km 222 м
146 km 222 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Pacific Highway
Pacific Highway, 8 km 740 м
8 km 740 м
Keep right
48 м
48 м
Turn sharp left
280 km 86 м
280 km 86 м
Turn left onto Gold Coast Highway Offramp and take 2 toward Tugun
Gold Coast Highway Offramp, Tugun, 2, 224 м
224 м
Continue onto Gold Coast Highway Offramp
Gold Coast Highway Offramp, 70 м
70 м
Turn right onto Gold Coast Highway
Gold Coast Highway, 21 km 480 м
21 km 480 м
Turn left onto Monaco Street
Monaco Street, 348 м
348 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
Translink
Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Broadbeach South station to Cavill
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.82–$1.20
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.66–$5.18
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.42–$22.74
Transport for NSW
Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$34.10
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$202.10
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.15–$94.73
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.73–$530.50
Plane from Sydney Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.84–$479.98
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.73–$618.92
Plane from Sydney Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$429.45
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.47–$581.03
Plane from Sydney Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.10–$454.72
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney to Gold Coast?
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Gold Coast is to train which costs $15.22 - $35.87 and takes 16h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Gold Coast?
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Gold Coast is to fly and tram which takes 3h 41m and costs $54.35 - $347.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Gold Coast?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Station station and arriving at Surfers Paradise. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.
Is there a direct train between Sydney and Gold Coast?
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
How far is it from Sydney to Gold Coast?
The distance between Sydney and Gold Coast is 713 km. The road distance is 832.7 km.
How do I travel from Sydney to Gold Coast without a car?
The best way to get from Sydney to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Sydney to Gold Coast?
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Sydney to Gold Coast, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sydney to Gold Coast bus from?
Sydney to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Where do I catch the Sydney to Gold Coast train from?
Sydney to Gold Coast train services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Central Station.
Train or bus from Sydney to Gold Coast?
The best way to get from Sydney to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 13h and costs $54.35 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15.22 - $35.87 and takes 16h 4m.
Where does the Sydney to Gold Coast bus arrive?
Sydney to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 06:07 in Sydney and 05:07 in Gold Coast.
Where does the Sydney to Gold Coast train arrive?
Sydney to Gold Coast train services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Can I drive from Sydney to Gold Coast?
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Gold Coast is 833 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Sydney to Gold Coast.
Where can I stay near Gold Coast?
There are 2386+ hotels available in Gold Coast. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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