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How to get fromGold Coast to Cylinder Beachby train, car ferry, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cylinder Beach by train, car ferry, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Albion station, platform 2train train
    2. Take the train from Albion station, platform 1 to Birkdale station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    6h 28m
    $43–283

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Clevelandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    2h 3m
    $16–254

  3. Taxi, ferry, line 880 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gold Coast to Toondah Harbourtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Toondah Harbour to Yabby St at One Mile Jettyferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Yabby St at One Mile Ferry Terminal to Dickson Way at George Nothling Drivebus bus 880
    2h 41m
    $243–291

  4. Train, car ferry via Brisbane

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Birkdale station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the carferry from Cleveland to Dunwichcarferry car ferry
    6h 45m
    $43–283

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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Cylinder Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Cylinder Beach. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Albion station, platform 2, take the train to Birkdale station, platform 1, take the taxi to Cleveland, take the car ferry to Dunwich, walk to Junner St Ferry Terminal, then take the line 880 bus to Dickson Way at George Nothling Drive. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Toondah Harbour, take the ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty, walk to Yabby St at One Mile Ferry Terminal, then take the line 880 bus to Dickson Way at George Nothling Drive.

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