What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Dorrigo National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Waterfall Way At Hollibone St via Bus Interchange – Tamar Street and Cudgery St After Hickory St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Dorrigo National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Dorrigo National Park station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Urunga Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park?

The distance between Gold Coast and Dorrigo National Park is 418 km. The road distance is 350.9 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park without a car is to bus via Ballina which takes 8h 36m and costs $130 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park bus from?

Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park train from?

Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park is to bus via Ballina which takes 8h 36m and costs $130 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $310 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Ballina Service Center station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park train arrive?

Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park.

Where can I stay near Dorrigo National Park?

There are 262+ hotels available in Dorrigo National Park.

Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park by bus, train, or car

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Bus via Ballina
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Bus Shelter Cudgery Streetbus Dt19
8h 36m
$131–183
Drive 350.9 km
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1. Drive from Gold Coast to Dorrigo Rainforest Centrecar 350.9 km
4h 9m
$63–90
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Urunga Stationtrain 32
9h 3m
$126–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to MacLeanbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel to Bus Shelter Cudgery Streetbus Dt19
12h 56m
$120–174

Gold Coast to Dorrigo National Park by bus and foot

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12h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 418.3 km
Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Dorrigo National Park, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Waterfall Way At Hollibone St via Ballina Service Center, Bus Interchange – Tamar Street, Bus Shelter Cudgery Street, Cudgery St After Hickory St, and Waterfall Way At Hollibone St in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Dorrigo National Park via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Urunga Station in around 9h 3m.

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