There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Kilcoy by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train
- Take the bus from Caboolture station to William Street at Kilcoy Coach Stopbus 896
5h 1m$4–28Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Caboolture station, stop Abus
- Take the bus from Caboolture station to William Street at Kilcoy Coach Stopbus 896
5h 5m$30–72Drive 173.7 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Kilcoycar 173.7 km
2h 9m$32–46
Gold Coast to Kilcoy by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Kilcoy is to train and bus which costs $3 - $28 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Kilcoy is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Kilcoy. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at William Street at Kilcoy Coach Stop via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Caboolture station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Kilcoy is 183 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Kilcoy without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $3 - $28.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Gold Coast to Kilcoy, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Kilcoy bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Kilcoy bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Kilcoy is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Gold Coast to Kilcoy.
There are 15+ hotels available in Kilcoy.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Kilcoy, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to William Street at Kilcoy Coach Stop via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, and Caboolture station in around 5h 5m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Caboolture station to William Street at Kilcoy Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Caboolture station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Caboolture station to William Street at Kilcoy Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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