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 25m.

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 31m and costs $35 - $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 Brisbane Roma Street and Garnet St near Wattle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

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 25m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Cooran?

The distance between Gold Coast and Cooran is 229 km. The road distance is 218.8 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 train which takes 5h 25m and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 train which takes 5h 25m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 6h 12m.

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 31m to drive from Gold Coast to Cooran.

Where can I stay near Cooran?

There are 122+ hotels available in Cooran.

Gold Coast to Cooran - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cooran by train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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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 25m
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cooroybus Pm16
6h 12m
$54–82
Drive 218.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Coorancar 218.8 km
2h 31m
$40–57

Gold Coast to Cooran by tram and train

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Distance: 229 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to King St at Prince Street via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Cooroy, and Garnet St near Wattle St in around 6h 12m.

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