What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cooran?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cooran is to train which costs $3 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cooran?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cooran is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Cooran?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Cooran. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at King St at Prince Street via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Nambour station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Cooran?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Cooran station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Cooran station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Cooran?

The distance between Gold Coast and Cooran is 226 km. The road distance is 219 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Cooran without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cooran without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h and costs $25 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Cooran?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Gold Coast to Cooran, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Cooran bus from?

Gold Coast to Cooran bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Cooran train from?

Gold Coast to Cooran train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Cooran?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cooran is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Cooran bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Cooran bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Cooran train arrive?

Gold Coast to Cooran train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Cooran?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Cooran is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Gold Coast to Cooran.

Where can I stay near Cooran?

There are 124+ hotels available in Cooran.

Gold Coast to Cooran - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cooran by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cooran station, platform 1train Brgy
5h
$25–35
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Cooran station, platform 1train Brgy
5h 34m
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Nambour stationbus
3. Take the bus from Nambour station to King St at Prince Streetbus
5h 43m
$30–48
Drive 219 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Coorancar 219 km
2h 32m
$40–58

Gold Coast to Cooran by bus and train

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Distance: 225.7 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to King St at Prince Street via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, and Nambour station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Cooran station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Central station, platform 6 in around 5h 34m.

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