There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Rothwell station, platform 2train Sprp / ...
3h 16m$3Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rothwell station, platform 2train Sprp / ...
3h 17m$15–23Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Rothwell130.1 km
1h 33mDrive 130.1 km
- Drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwellcar 130.1 km
1h 33m$23–34Bus, line 680 bus
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
- Take the bus from Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F to Anzac Ave at Finnegan Streetbus 680
3h 40m$53–59
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell is to train which costs $3 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Airport and arriving at Anzac Ave at Finnegan Street via Roma Street busway, platform 1 and Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) station to Rothwell station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Rothwell station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Rothwell is 144 km. The road distance is 130.1 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell, including transfers.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Gold Coast Airport station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 680 bus, which costs $50 - $60 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Australia and Rothwell, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Rothwell station, platform 2 via Varsity Lakes station, stop A, Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, and Central station, platform 6 in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gold Coast Airport to Anzac Ave at Finnegan Street via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F in around 3h 40m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Rothwell station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Rothwell station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bilinga to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- 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
Bus from Chermside Shopping Centre interchange F to Anzac Ave at Finnegan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gold Coast-OOL to Rothwell
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rothwell.
There are 567+ hotels available in Rothwell.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Rothwell. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.