There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Hughenden by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Hughenden Airport
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane BNE - HGD
15h 40m$236–698Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Hughenden stationtrain
29h 52m$192–6,402Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus
32h 9m$276–466Drive 1,486.5 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Hughendencar 1,486.5 km
18h 40m$271–392Fly Gold Coast Airport to Hughenden Airport
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane OOL - HGD
21h 55m$208–822Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus
12h 12m$226–560Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Hughendenbus
32h 14m$292–475
Gold Coast to Hughenden by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Hughenden is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 18h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Hughenden is to train and fly and bus which takes 12h 12m and costs $220 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Hughenden. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Hughenden via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Sturt Street and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Hughenden station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Hughenden station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 52m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Hughenden is 1264 km. The road distance is 1486.5 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Hughenden without a car is to train which takes 29h 52m and costs $190 - $6,500.
It takes approximately 15h 40m to get from Gold Coast to Hughenden, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Hughenden bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Hughenden train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Hughenden is to train which takes 29h 52m and costs $190 - $6,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Townsville, which costs $270 - $470 and takes 32h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $200 - $850 and takes 21h 55m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Hughenden, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Hughenden station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 29h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Hughenden via Brisbane Coach Terminal, Townsville, Sturt Street, and Townsville in around 32h 9m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Townsville Airport via Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–550
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Gold Coast to Hughenden bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Hughenden train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Hughenden is 1487 km. It takes approximately 18h 40m to drive from Gold Coast to Hughenden.
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