There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Imbil by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train
- Take the taxi from Nambour station, platform 2 to Imbiltaxi
5h 27m$132–162Drive 217.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gold Coast to Imbilcar 217.3 km
3h 3m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Travestonbus Townsville / ...
5h 30m$101–155Bus via Surfers Paradise
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Travestonbus Townsville / ...
5h 45m$91–143Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Traveston station, platform 1train Brgy
6h 7m$62–78
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Imbil is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Imbil is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Imbil. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Traveston via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Imbil station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Traveston station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Imbil is 240 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Imbil without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 27m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Gold Coast to Imbil, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Imbil bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Imbil train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Imbil is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Imbil, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Imbil via Brisbane and Traveston in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Imbil via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, and Traveston station, platform 1 in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Traveston station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Traveston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
Bus from Brisbane to Traveston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–60
- Flexible
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Suncoast Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5441 8801
- Website
- suncoastcabs.com.au
Glasshouse Mountains Taxis
- Phone
- +61 7 5441 8801
- Website
- 131008.com
Range Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5494 3354
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Imbil bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Imbil train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Imbil is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Gold Coast to Imbil.
There are 39+ hotels available in Imbil.