There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Dunbogan by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Port Macquariebus Au001
10h 29m$64–102Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Wauchope Stationtrain 32
11h 4m$136–312Drive 487.3 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Dunbogancar 487.3 km
5h 24m$87–126Fly from Gold Coast Airport
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane OOL - PQQ
8h$378–812Bus via Surfers Paradise (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Port Macquariebus Sydney
11h 56m$92–187Bus via Surfers Paradise #2
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Port Macquariebus Pm11
12h 16m$85–117Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane BNE - PQQ
7h 22m$236–690
Gold Coast to Dunbogan by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Dunbogan is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Dunbogan is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Dunbogan. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at The Parade Opp Club North Haven via Gordon St Before Horton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Dunbogan station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Wauchope Station via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Dunbogan is 531 km. The road distance is 487.3 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Dunbogan without a car is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Gold Coast to Dunbogan, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Dunbogan bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Dunbogan train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Dunbogan is to bus which takes 10h 29m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 11h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Dunbogan, NSW, Australia?
FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Port Macquarie once daily. Tickets cost $60–100 and the journey takes 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Dunbogan via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Wauchope Station in around 11h 4m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Port Macquarie via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Dunbogan bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Port Macquarie station.
Gold Coast to Dunbogan train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Dunbogan is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Gold Coast to Dunbogan.
There are 407+ hotels available in Dunbogan.





