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How to get fromGold Coast to Birkdaleby bus, train, tram, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Birkdale station, platform 1train train Shcl / ...
    2h 24m
    $22–31

  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    3. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Birkdale station, platform 1train train
    2h 41m
    $2

  3. Drive 75.2 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Birkdalecar car 75.2 km
    1h 4m
    $14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gold Coast to Birkdaletaxi taxi 75.2 km
    1h 4m
    $220–270

  5. Bus, line 222 bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from King George Square, 2b to Carindale Shopping Centre Interchangebus bus 222 / ...
    2h 57m
    $26–39

Gold Coast to Birkdale by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Birkdale Rd at Birkdale Primary School via Brisbane, King George Square, 2b, Carindale Shopping Centre Interchange, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J, Capalaba bus station, stop D, and Capalaba bus station, stop A in around 2h 57m.

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