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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Hail Creek by train, plane, car or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Recommended option

Train to Brisbane, fly to Moranbah, drive  •  7h 13m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Moranbah (MOV) BNE - MOV
  3. Drive from Moranbah to Hail Creek

Cheapest option

Train, drive  •  17h 35m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
  2. Take the train from Roma Street to Sarina
  3. Drive from Sarina to Hail Creek

7 alternative options

Train to Brisbane, fly to Mackay, drive  •  7h 12m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Mackay (MKY) BNE - MKY
  3. Drive from Mackay to Hail Creek

Fly Gold Coast to Mackay, drive  •  5h 56m

  1. Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Mackay (MKY) OOL - MKY
  2. Drive from Mackay to Hail Creek

Train to Brisbane, fly to Proserpine, drive  •  8h 38m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Proserpine (PPP) BNE - PPP
  3. Drive from Proserpine to Hail Creek

Fly Gold Coast to Proserpine, drive  •  7h 22m

  1. Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Proserpine (PPP) OOL - PPP
  2. Drive from Proserpine to Hail Creek

Bus, drive  •  20h 25m

  1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Roma Street Station, Stand F 175
  2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Sarina
  3. Drive from Sarina to Hail Creek

Train, bus, drive  •  22h 36m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 2
  2. Take the bus from Chermside Gympie Road to Sarina
  3. Drive from Sarina to Hail Creek

Drive  •  14h 24m

  1. Drive from Gold Coast to Hail Creek 1141.1 km

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Hail Creek is to train and drive which costs $130 - $3,500 and takes 17h 35m.

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The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Hail Creek is to fly and drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $320 - $650.

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The distance between Gold Coast and Hail Creek is 1012 km. The road distance is 1141.1 km.

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It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Gold Coast to Hail Creek, including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Hail Creek is 1141 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Gold Coast to Hail Creek.

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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Hail Creek.
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  • Distance: 1011.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Hail Creek, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Hail Creek. 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 Moranbah, then take the drive to Hail Creek. 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 Mackay, then take the drive to Hail Creek.

Airlines
Qantas
Website
qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane to Moranbah
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$290 - $750
Flights from Brisbane to Mackay
Ave. Duration
1h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $500
Flights from Brisbane to Mackay via Rockhampton
Ave. Duration
3h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $500
Flights from Brisbane to Mackay via Townsville
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price
$180 - $500
Flights from Brisbane to Proserpine
Ave. Duration
1h 58m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$160 - $850
Virgin Australia
Website
virginaustralia.com
Flights from Brisbane to Mackay
Ave. Duration
1h 46m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $650
Flights from Brisbane to Proserpine
Ave. Duration
1h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $600
Alliance Airlines
Website
allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Brisbane to Moranbah
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$330 - $600
Jetstar
Website
jetstar.com
Flights from Brisbane to Mackay
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $480
Flights from Brisbane to Proserpine
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $800
Bonza
Website
flybonza.com
Flights from Gold Coast to Mackay
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$75 - $230
Flights from Gold Coast to Proserpine
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$95 - $290
Train operators
Translink
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/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$7 - $11
Website
https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 2
Ave. Duration
1h 9m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$7 - $11
Website
https://translink.com.au/
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone
1800 872 467
Website
queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Sarina
Ave. Duration
12h 24m
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
$95 - $3,400
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
$95 - $160
AChoice
$150 - $230
Gold Class
$2,713
Heritage Class
$3,398
Bus operators
NSW TrainLink
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
Greyhound Australia

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 Sarina
Ave. Duration
15h 55m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$150 - $370
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$150 - $220
Advantage
$190 - $280
Flexible
$240 - $370
Premier Motor Service
Phone
13 34 10
Email
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website
premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Sarina
Ave. Duration
16h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$110 - $210
Website
https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Chermside Gympie Road to Sarina
Ave. Duration
16h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$110 - $210
Website
https://premierms.com.au/

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