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

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There are 10 ways to get from Gold Coast to Ararat by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $148–412

  2. Train via Sydney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    32h 31m
    $146–632

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    33h 14m
    $224–399

  4. Drive 1,734.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Araratcar car 1,734.1 km
    20h 41m
    $307–444

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane OOL - AVV
    2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $200–688

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    9h 48m
    $188–380

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    10h 20m
    $208–636

  8. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNK - MEL
    3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    10h 49m
    $185–433

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus bus
    33h 30m
    $346–594

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    2d 9h
    $2,610–3,832

Gold Coast to Ararat by tram and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration32h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,561.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Ararat Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 32h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Ararat station via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Southern Cross Coach Terminal in around 33h 30m.

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