There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Goonellabah by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, line 661 bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
- Take the bus from Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St to Rous Road Shopping Centre, Rous Rdbus 661
3h 29m$20–31Drive 123.7 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Goonellabahcar 123.7 km
1h 37m$22–32Bus via Byron Bay
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Rd After Rous Rdbus 640X
5h 4m$35–60Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Lismorebus Pm11
6h 39m$39–57
Gold Coast to Goonellabah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Goonellabah is to bus and line 661 bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Goonellabah is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Goonellabah. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Rous Road Shopping Centre, Rous Rd via Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Goonellabah is 151 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Goonellabah without a car is to bus and line 661 bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Gold Coast to Goonellabah, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Goonellabah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Goonellabah bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Ballina Service Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Goonellabah is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Gold Coast to Goonellabah.
There are 131+ hotels available in Goonellabah.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Goonellabah, NSW, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Rous Road Shopping Centre, Rous Rd via Ballina Service Center and Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St in around 3h 29m.
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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