There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Arakoon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Stationtrain 32
9h 42m$116–292Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus 164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain 34 / ...
- Take the bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to Wilson St At Francis Dimond Stbus
11h 29m$48–202Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus Au001
- Take the bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to Wilson St At Francis Dimond Stbus S778 / ...
10h 28m$67–110Drive 411.3 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Arakooncar 411.3 km
4h 34m$74–107Bus via Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Macksvillebus
- Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus 468
- Take the bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to Wilson St At Francis Dimond Stbus
13h 14m$69–99
Gold Coast to Arakoon by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Arakoon is to bus and train which costs $45 - $210 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Arakoon is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Arakoon. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Wilson St At Francis Dimond St via Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Arakoon station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Eungai Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Arakoon is 569 km. The road distance is 411.3 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Arakoon without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs $110 - $300.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Gold Coast to Arakoon, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Arakoon bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Arakoon train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Arakoon is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs $110 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Arakoon, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Arakoon via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Eungai Station in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Wilson St At Francis Dimond St via Kempsey and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 10h 28m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Eungai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–190
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $45–60
- First
- $60–85
- Sleeper
- $160–190
Train from Casino Station to Kempsey Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $35–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to Wilson St At Francis Dimond St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to Wilson St At Francis Dimond St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
Bus from Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane to Wilson St At Francis Dimond St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Macksville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Arakoon bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Kempsey station.
Gold Coast to Arakoon train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Arakoon is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Gold Coast to Arakoon.
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