There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Childers by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
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Bus via Brisbane
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childersbus Au050 / ...
8h 23m$77–130Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
8h 27m$60–1,128Drive 383.4 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Childerscar 383.4 km
4h 20m$69–99Train, fly to Bundaberg, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane BNE - BDB
- Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus
6h 19m$196–348Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus Townsville / ...
9h 23m$66–142Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus Pm16
10h 35m$94–134Train, fly to Hervey Bay, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus
6h 39m$212–500
Gold Coast to Childers by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Childers is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Childers is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Childers. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Childers via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Childers. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Howard via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Childers is 515 km. The road distance is 383.4 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Childers without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 8h 23m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Gold Coast to Childers, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Childers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Childers train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Childers is to bus via Brisbane which takes 8h 23m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $1,200 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Childers, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Childers via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Childers via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Howard, and Howard in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Bundaberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
Bus from Brisbane to Childers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $65–100
- Flexible
- $90–140
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Childers bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Childers train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Childers is 383 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Gold Coast to Childers.
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