How to travel from Pokolbin to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Pokolbin and Gold Coast is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pokolbin to Gold Coast by bus, train, plane, tram and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
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Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance730km (454 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pokolbin and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Gold Coast by bus, train, plane, tram and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$270 ($180).

The distance between Pokolbin and Gold Coast is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 569km (353 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Pokolbin and Gold Coast by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Gold Coast is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$270 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pokolbin and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pokolbin to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Branxton Station, Maitland Station, Brisbane and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

NSW TrainLink and Translink QLD run train services between Pokolbin and Gold Coast. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pokolbin and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pokolbin to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lions Park Wyndham St, Maitland Station Railway St and Newcastle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Pokolbin and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pokolbin to Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Lions Park Wyndham St and then to Maitland Station Railway St then take the train to Hamilton Station then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pokolbin and Gold Coast. The distance is around 730km (454 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Gold Coast is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$270 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pokolbin and Gold Coast

Transport options from Pokolbin to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 10m
A$230($155)
once daily955km (593 miles)
Train to Central Station, plane7h 45m
A$270($180)
once daily1,102km (685 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 55m
A$270($180)
once daily669km (416 miles)
Bus, Train, Plane and Tram5h 30m
A$235($155)
once daily819km (509 miles)
Train
13h 40m
A$185($125)
twice daily925km (575 miles)
Bus
15h 30m
A$135($90)
3 times a week867km (539 miles)
Drive
8hrs
A$140($95)
on demand730km (454 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Gold Coast

The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast