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

The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Gold Coast is to train and fly which costs $150 - $400 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $150 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Dandenong and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Rd/George St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, Melbourne and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 58m.

How far is it from Dandenong to Gold Coast?

The distance between Dandenong and Gold Coast is 1397 km. The road distance is 1695.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dandenong to Gold Coast without a car is to bus via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd which takes 28h 38m and costs $260 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Dandenong to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Dandenong to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Cheltenham Rd/George St station.

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

Dandenong to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.

Train or bus from Dandenong to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Dandenong to Gold Coast is to bus via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd which takes 28h 38m and costs $260 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 29h 58m.

Where does the Dandenong to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Dandenong to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd station.

Where does the Dandenong to Gold Coast train arrive?

Dandenong to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Dandenong to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Gold Coast is 1696 km. It takes approximately 18h 12m to drive from Dandenong to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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There are 7 ways to get from Dandenong to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Yarraman Station to Town Hall Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
5h 16m
$150–400
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
29h 58m
$148–514
Bus via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to The Pines SC/Reynolds Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
28h 38m
$266–526
Drive 1,695.9 km
1. Drive from Dandenong to Gold Coastcar 1,695.9 km
18h 12m
$304–440
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 13m
$190–378
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
6h 48m
$150–624
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rdbus 901
2. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
32h 27m
$211–275

Dandenong to Gold Coast by train and tram

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Distance: 1,396.6 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Cheltenham Rd/George St to Surfers Paradise via The Pines SC/Reynolds Rd, King St/Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 28h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yarraman Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Town Hall Station, Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, Spencer St/Collins St #1, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 29h 58m.

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