There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Deception Bay by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train, line 665 bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Rothwell station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Rothwell station to Deception Bay Rd at Bailey Roadbus 662 / ...
3h 11m$26–36Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Rothwell station, platform 2train Sprp / ...
3h 15m$4Drive 111.9 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Deception Baycar 111.9 km
1h 25m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Rothwell stationbus R601
3h 25m$30–48
Gold Coast to Deception Bay by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Deception Bay is to train which costs $4 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Deception Bay is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Deception Bay. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Maine Tce near Union St via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Rothwell station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Deception Bay station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Rothwell station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Deception Bay is 131 km. The road distance is 111.9 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Deception Bay without a car is to bus and train and line 665 bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Gold Coast to Deception Bay, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Deception Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Deception Bay train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Deception Bay is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Deception Bay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Maine Tce near Union St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, Rothwell station, platform 2, and Rothwell station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Maine Tce near Union St via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, and Rothwell station in around 3h 25m.
Train from Roma Street to Rothwell station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Rothwell station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
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Booking & Getting There
Gold Coast to Deception Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Deception Bay train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Deception Bay is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Gold Coast to Deception Bay.
There are 581+ hotels available in Deception Bay.