Train from Gold Coast to Sydney
I'm searching to alternative to travel from Gold Coast to Sydney, other than flying.
Is there any train service from Gold Coast to Sydney? How long and which station to go? Is the train ticket able to be booked online?
Best Answer
Sure, I've done this very trip.
Trains can be booked online, and take about 14 hours overnight. The tickets vary if you're a student or have a travel pass, but a regular ticket in Economy can be $87.
Warning: even in April it got very cold in the middle of the night on the train. Bring extra layers!
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Can I catch a train from Gold Coast to Sydney?
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station and arriving at Central Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.Can I travel from Qld to NSW by train?
The train journey time between Brisbane and Sydney is around 14h 17m and covers a distance of around 988 km. Operated by NSW TrainLink, the Brisbane to Sydney train service departs from Brisbane and arrives in Central Station.Can you catch a train from Sydney to QLD?
Is there a direct train between Sydney and Queensland? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at Brisbane. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 12m.Where do you catch the train on the Gold Coast?
There are six train stations on the Gold Coast: Ormeau, Coomera, Helensvale, Nerang, Robina and Varsity Lakes.NSW XPT First Class Sleeper Sydney to Melbourne - Is catching the train better than flying? (Eps.1)
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Answer 2
This is possible. There is a daily daytime and as well as a night train from Brisbane to Sydney. Tickets can be booked online. However, sleepers cannot directly be booked online. You can book by phone or go through an agency.
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