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

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There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Caroline Springs by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, line 456 bus

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rdbus bus
    5h 53m
    $146–406

  2. Train via Sydney

    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 / ...
    30h 18m
    $150–518

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus Sydney
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus Au100-3 / ...
    31h 25m
    $277–541

  4. Drive 1,679.6 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Caroline Springscar car 1,679.6 km
    17h 47m
    $302–437

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    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
    7h 36m
    $184–372

  6. 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 Lara Station to Deer Park Stationtrain train
    7h
    $158–636

  7. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport

    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
    8h 26m
    $183–427

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    2d 6h
    $2,614–3,718

Gold Coast to Caroline Springs by tram, train, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration30h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,380.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station, Caroline Springs Station, and Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd in around 30h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, Lonsdale St/Spencer St, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 31h 25m.

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