What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads is to fly and train which costs $150 - $420 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads is to fly and train and line 55 bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Barwon Heads?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Sydney Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Barwon Heads?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Barwon Heads station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Marshall Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 47m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads?

The distance between Gold Coast and Barwon Heads is 1461 km. The road distance is 1758.6 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 31h 47m and costs $150 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Barwon Heads bus from?

Gold Coast to Barwon Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Barwon Heads train from?

Gold Coast to Barwon Heads train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads is to train via Sydney which takes 31h 47m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 33h 9m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Barwon Heads bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Barwon Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Barwon Heads train arrive?

Gold Coast to Barwon Heads train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Barwon Heads is 1759 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads.

Where can I stay near Barwon Heads?

There are 1422+ hotels available in Barwon Heads.

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Barwon Heads by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Marshall Stationtrain
7h 28m
$154–418
Train via Sydney
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Marshall Stationtrain
31h 47m
$150–520
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rdbus
33h 9m
$278–557
Drive 1,758.6 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Barwon Headscar 1,758.6 km
18h 46m
$316–457
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train, line 55 bus
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Marshall Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rdbus
7h 20m
$150–624
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Marshall Stationtrain
9h 4m
$192–384
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane BNE - AVV
8h 56m
$170–532
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
3. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Marshall Stationtrain
10h 6m
$191–439
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to South Geelong Stationtrain
2d 8h
$2,616–3,720

Gold Coast to Barwon Heads by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 1,461.2 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station, Marshall Station, and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd in around 31h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Barwon Heads Rd/Sheepwash Rd via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Marshall Station/Marshalltown Rd in around 33h 9m.

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