There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Imbil by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), 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.
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
4h 57m$152–192Drive 217.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gold Coast to Imbilcar 217.3 km
3h 2m$40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Travestonbus Townsville / ...
5h 30m$109–154Train
- 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
5h 58m$62–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1train Vlbd
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Travestonbus Hervey Bay
8h 3m$106–158
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Imbil is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Imbil is to drive which takes 3h 2m 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 5h 58m.
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 4h 57m and costs $150 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 57m 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 5h 58m.
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 5h 58m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Traveston station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Domestic Airport station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Suncoast Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5441 8801
- Website
- suncoastcabs.com.au
Glasshouse Mountains Taxis
- Phone
- +61 413 948 076
- Website
- 131008.com
Range Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5494 3354
- Website
- 131008.com
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
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 2m to drive from Gold Coast to Imbil.
There are 38+ hotels available in Imbil.




