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How to get fromGold Coast to Cocos Islandsby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cocos Islands by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane OOL - XCH
    24h 32m
    $321–1,101

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane BNE - XCH
    14h 48m
    $434–1,519

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,378.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 32m

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

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) once daily.

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