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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Hat Head by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempseybus bus Au001
    10h 1m
    $67–110

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 32
    11h 21m
    $40–198

  3. Drive 421.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Hat Headcar car 421.4 km
    4h 41m
    $76–110

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Port Macquarie (PQQ)plane plane OOL - PQQ
    2. Take the bus from Port Macquarie Airport to Belgrave St At John Stbus bus
    8h 46m
    $370–766

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Casino Station, Coach Baybus bus 164 / ...
    2. Take the train from Casino Station to Kempsey Stationtrain train 34 / ...
    10h 59m
    $48–202

  6. Bus via Macksville

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Macksvillebus bus Pm11
    2. Take the bus from Macksville Aquatic Centre, Cooper St to Kemp St Before Tozer Stbus bus 468
    12h 44m
    $69–99

Gold Coast to Hat Head by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 1m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Hat Head, NSW, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Kempsey once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Gap St Hat Head via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Kempsey Station, and Kemp St Before Edinburgh Lane in around 11h 21m.

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