There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane BNE - ROK
5h 21m$300–598Drive 717.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Gold Coast to Capricorn Cavescar 717.9 km
8h 44m$129–186Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train / ...
11h 30m$162–2,522Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
14h 11m$218–336Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Rockhamptonbus Townsville / ...
15h 33m$202–352
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $300 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Rockhampton via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Capricorn Caves. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Rockhampton via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Capricorn Caves is 648 km. The road distance is 717.9 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $160 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs $160 - $2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 14h 11m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Capricorn Caves, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Capricorn Caves via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Rockhampton in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Capricorn Caves via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Rockhampton in around 14h 11m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–320
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–2,324
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $70–110
- AChoice
- $110–150
- Gold Class
- $1,856
- Heritage Class
- $2,324
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Brisbane to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $110–160
- Advantage
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $160–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves is 718 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Gold Coast to Capricorn Caves.
There are 78+ hotels available in Capricorn Caves.












