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 Railway Pde at Darra station, stop A via Queen Street station, 1a and Inala station, platform C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

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 95 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 54m and costs $25 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m 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 Greyhound Australia, 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 Greyhound Australia, 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 2588+ hotels available in Darra.

Gold Coast to Darra - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and taxi

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

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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 Darra station, platform 1train Rpsp / ...
1h 54m
$25–35
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, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Queen Street station, 1a to Inala station, platform Abus 100 / ...
2h 58m
$29–47

Gold Coast to Darra by bus and train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.3 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Railway Pde at Darra station, stop A via Brisbane, Queen Street station, 1a, and Inala station, platform C in around 2h 58m.

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