The distance between Swansea and Gold Coast is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Swansea to Gold Coast by bus, plane, tram, train 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.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Gold Coast by bus, plane, tram, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Swansea and Gold Coast is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 590km (367 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Swansea and Gold Coast by bus, plane and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Gold Coast is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$105 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which will typically cost around A$105 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fassifern Station, Brisbane and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.
NSW TrainLink and TRANSLink QLD run train services between Swansea and Gold Coast. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 15m, 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 Swansea and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Watt St opp Customs House. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Swansea and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and then to Tudor St after Parry St then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take a tram to Cavill Avenue station. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Swansea and Gold Coast. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Gold Coast is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$105 ($71).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 20m | A$130($86) | hourly | 889km (552 miles) |
Train to Central Station, plane | 6h 55m | A$140($95) | hourly | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Tram | 3h 10m | A$105($71) | hourly | 614km (382 miles) |
Bus, Plane, Train and Tram | 4h 45m | A$195($130) | hourly | 764km (475 miles) |
Train | 14h 15m | A$215($145) | twice daily | 956km (594 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 50m | A$150($100) | once daily | 809km (502 miles) |
Bus to Surfers Paradise | 15h 10m | A$110($74) | once daily | 828km (515 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | A$95($64) | on demand | 713km (443 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.