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.
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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Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Gold Coast (OOL).
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Take the train to Brisbane and then to Helensvale station platform 1.
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Take the bus to Surfers Paradise.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 10m | A$230($155) | once daily | 955km (593 miles) |
Train to Central Station, plane | 7h 45m | A$270($180) | once daily | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 3h 55m | A$270($180) | once daily | 669km (416 miles) |
Bus, Train, Plane and Tram | 5h 30m | A$235($155) | once daily | 819km (509 miles) |
Train | 13h 40m | A$185($125) | twice daily | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | A$135($90) | 3 times a week | 867km (539 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | A$140($95) | on demand | 730km (454 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.