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

The cheapest way to get from Esk to Gold Coast is to bus and train via Helensvale station, platform 1 which costs $4 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esk to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Esk and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Esk to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Ipswich, Roma Street busway, platform 2 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Esk to Gold Coast?

The distance between Esk and Gold Coast is 197 km. The road distance is 154.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Esk to Gold Coast without a car is to bus and train via Helensvale station, platform 1 which takes 4h 47m and costs $4.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Esk to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Esk to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church station.

Where does the Esk to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Esk to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ipswich station, stop C.

Can I drive from Esk to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Esk to Gold Coast is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Esk to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2830+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Esk to Gold Coast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Esk to Gold Coast by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train via Helensvale station, platform 1
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1. Take the bus from Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church to Ipswich station, stop Cbus 529
2. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Central station, platform 6train
3. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
4h 47m
$4
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church to Ipswich station, stop Cbus 529
2. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus
5h 2m
$26–186
Drive 154.1 km
1. Drive from Esk to Gold Coastcar 154.1 km
1h 49m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church to Ipswich station, stop Cbus 529
2. Take the bus from Ipswich to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus
5h 32m
$42–86

Esk to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church to Surfers Paradise via Ipswich, Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Brisbane in around 5h 32m.

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