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How to get fromGold Coast to Applethorpeby bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Applethorpe by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus via Brisbane

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Applethorpebus bus Brisbane
    5h 19m
    $97–225

  2. Drive  234.7 km

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    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Applethorpecar car 234.7 km
    3h 8m
    $43–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Applethorpebus bus Boonah Service
    5h 30m
    $99–224

  4. Train, bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from PA Hospital to Applethorpebus bus Brisbane
    5h 54m
    $73–183

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Applethorpebus bus Boonah Service
    6h 6m
    $77–192

Gold Coast to Applethorpe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Applethorpe via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 5h 19m.

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