There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Daydream Island (Station) by train, plane, ferry or bus
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Recommended option
Train, fly to Hamilton Island • 6h 34m
Cheapest option
Bus, train, ferry • 20h 7m
3 alternative options
Train, fly to Proserpine, ferry • 10h 35m
Bus, ferry • 22h 33m
Bus, ferry via Aspley • 23h 31m
Gold Coast to Daydream Island (Station) by bus, train, walk and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Daydream Island (Station) is to bus and train and ferry which costs $180 - $4,100 and takes 20h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Daydream Island (Station) is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $260 - $700.
The distance between Gold Coast and Daydream Island (Station) is 1007 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Daydream Island (Station) without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 20h 7m and costs $180 - $4,100.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Gold Coast to Daydream Island (Station), including transfers.
There are 468+ hotels available in Daydream Island (Station). Prices start at $142 AUD per night.
- Distance: 1007.5 km
- Duration: 6h 34m
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Daydream Island (Station), QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Daydream Island (Station). However, you can take the tram to Helensvale station, platform 4, take the walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, take the walk to Brisbane airport, fly to Hamilton Island, take the walk to Hamilton Island Airport, then take the ferry to Daydream Island (Station). Alternatively, you can take the tram to Helensvale station, platform 4, take the walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, take the walk to Brisbane airport, fly to Proserpine, take the walk to Proserpine Airport, take the bus and ferry to Palm Bay, take the walk to Palm Bay, take the ferry to Shute Harbour, take the walk to Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride, take the line 860 bus to Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, take the walk to Port of Airlie, then take the ferry to Daydream Island (Station).
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane to Hamilton Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $950
Flights from Brisbane to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $800
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane to Hamilton Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $850
Flights from Brisbane to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $800
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $32 - $37
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110 - $4,000
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $110 - $180
- AChoice
- $170 - $290
- Gold Class
- $3,171
- Heritage Class
- $3,972
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
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Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180 - $260
- Advantage
- $220 - $330
- Flexible
- $280 - $430
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130 - $250
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Aspley Gympie Road to Airlie Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130 - $250
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 0488 022 868
- info@islandtransfers.com
- Website
- islandtransfers.com
Ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- islandtransfers.com
- Phone
- +617 4846 7000
- reservations@cruisewhitsundays.com
- Website
- cruisewhitsundays.com
Ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $62
- Schedules at
- cruisewhitsundays.com
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