There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
4h 3m$75–92Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
4h 52m$4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Cotton Tree197.7 km
2h 18mDrive 197.7 km
- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Treecar 197.7 km
2h 18m$36–51Train, bus via Brisbane
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
4h 30m$26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay
5h 51m$51–80
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Airport and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station to Cotton Tree station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Cotton Tree is 203 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree, including transfers.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs $70 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Cotton Tree, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 52m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $21–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Cotton Tree
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cotton Tree.
There are 1845+ hotels available in Cotton Tree.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Cotton Tree. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.