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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Darra is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Darra is to drive which takes 1h and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Darra?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Darra station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Manburgh Tce at Darra station, stop B via Roma Street busway, platform 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Darra?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Darra station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Darra station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Darra?

The distance between Gold Coast and Darra is 94 km. The road distance is 78.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Darra without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 43m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Gold Coast to Darra, including transfers.

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

Gold Coast to Darra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

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

Gold Coast to Darra train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1.

Where does the Gold Coast to Darra bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Darra bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Darra train arrive?

Gold Coast to Darra train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Darra?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Darra is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Gold Coast to Darra.

Where can I stay near Darra?

There are 2547+ hotels available in Darra.

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Darra by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Darra station, platform 1train Rpsp / ...
1h 43m
$24–37
Tram, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Darra station, platform 1train
2h 30m
$2
Drive 78.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Darracar 78.8 km
1h
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gold Coast to Darrataxi 78.8 km
1h
$230–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Manburgh Tce at Darra station, stop Bbus R594 / ...
2h 2m
$22–31

Gold Coast to Darra by bus, foot, and train

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1h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.7 km
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Manburgh Tce at Darra station, stop B via Brisbane and Roma Street busway, platform 1 in around 2h 2m.

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