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How to get fromEsk to Gold Coastby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Esk to Gold Coast by bus, train, or car

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  1. 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 bus 529
    2. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    4h 21m
    $4–152

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church to Ipswich station, stop Cbus bus 529
    2. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus
    4h 54m
    $26–186

  3. Drive  154.1 km

    1. Drive from Esk to Gold Coastcar car 154.1 km
    1h 49m
    $28–41

Esk to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Esk to Gold Coast. However, you can take the bus to Ipswich station, stop C, walk to Ipswich station, platform 1, take the train to Roma Street, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich St at St Agnes' Church to Surfers Paradise via Ipswich station, stop C, Ipswich station, platform 1, Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 4h 54m.

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