What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Cotton Tree?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Cotton Tree?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Cotton Tree station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree?

The distance between Gold Coast and Cotton Tree is 181 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Cotton Tree bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Cotton Tree train from?

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Cotton Tree bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Cotton Tree train arrive?

Gold Coast to Cotton Tree train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Cotton Tree is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree.

Where can I stay near Cotton Tree?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Cotton Tree.

Gold Coast to Cotton Tree - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cotton Tree by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
3h 39m
$47–71
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
4h 40m
$4
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
4h 18m
$26–36
Drive 175.7 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Cotton Treecar 175.7 km
2h 7m
$32–46
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
4h 27m
$25–41

Gold Coast to Cotton Tree by bus and foot

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.9 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 40m.

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