What is the cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $220 - $320 and takes 28h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardwell to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 8h 58m and costs $170 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Cardwell and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardwell to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Cardwell Brasenose Street and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Cardwell and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Cardwell to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Cardwell and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.

How far is it from Cardwell to Gold Coast?

The distance between Cardwell and Gold Coast is 1383 km. The road distance is 1571.3 km.

How do I travel from Cardwell to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 23h 49m and costs $150 - $5,500.

How long does it take to get from Cardwell to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Cardwell to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Gold Coast bus from?

Cardwell to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cardwell Brasenose Street station.

Where do I catch the Cardwell to Gold Coast train from?

Cardwell to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.

Train or bus from Cardwell to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Cardwell to Gold Coast is to train which takes 23h 49m and costs $150 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $320 and takes 28h 4m.

Where does the Cardwell to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Cardwell to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Cardwell to Gold Coast train arrive?

Cardwell to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cardwell to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Gold Coast is 1571 km. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Cardwell to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Cardwell to Gold Coast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsvilletrain
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane TSV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 58m
$171–1,021
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
23h 49m
$158–5,505
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
28h 4m
$223–320
Drive 1,571.3 km
1. Drive from Cardwell to Gold Coastcar 1,571.3 km
18h 30m
$278–401
Train to Cairns, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CNS - OOL
9h 3m
$162–1,319
Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Townsvilletrain
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane TSV - OOL
10h 26m
$412–1,304
Train to Cairns, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain
2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane CNS - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
10h 35m
$171–1,346
Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardwell to Proserpinetrain
2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
11h 13m
$264–2,211
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cardwell to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
28h 33m
$256–574

Cardwell to Gold Coast by train and tram

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23h 49mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,382.9 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a train from Cardwell to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 23h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane in around 28h 4m.

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