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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Childers by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train Tilt Train
    8h 18m
    $60–1,128

  2. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Childersbus bus Au050 / ...
    8h 23m
    $82–140

  3. Drive  383.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Childerscar car 383.4 km
    4h 20m
    $70–101

  4. Train, fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane BNE - BDB
    3. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Childersbus bus
    6h 7m
    $206–348

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Childersbus bus Townsville / ...
    9h 14m
    $66–142

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Childersbus bus Pm16
    10h 35m
    $94–134

  7. Train, fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Childersbus bus
    6h 27m
    $218–518

Gold Coast to Childers by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Childers via Brisbane and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 8h 23m.

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