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How to get fromGladstone to Gold Coastby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Roma Streettrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    8h 40m
    $65–1,924

  2. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Sydney
    12h 23m
    $117–196

  3. Drive 588.7 km

    1. Drive from Gladstone to Gold Coastcar car 588.7 km
    7h 11m
    $106–153

  4. Fly from Gladstone Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gladstone Airport (GLT) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane GLT - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    6h 17m
    $242–530

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gladstone to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm11
    14h 50m
    $140–283

  6. Train, taxi to Hervey Bay, fly

    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Howardtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane HVB - BNE
    4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    7h 27m
    $316–1,516

  7. Train to Bundaberg, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Gladstone to Bundabergtrain train
    2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane BDB - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    7h 36m
    $232–1,050

Gladstone to Gold Coast by train and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a train from Gladstone to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gladstone to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 12h 23m.

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