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There are 11 ways to get from Gold Coast to Kilcunda by plane, bus, train, night train, night bus or car

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Fly Gold Coast to Melbourne, bus  •  8h 28m

  1. Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Melbourne (MEL) OOL - MEL
  2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
  3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda

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Train to Brisbane, fly to Melbourne, bus  •  10h 4m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Melbourne (MEL) BNE - MEL
  3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
  4. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda

Fly Gold Coast to Avalon, bus  •  10h 15m

  1. Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Avalon (AVV) OOL - AVV
  2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
  3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda

Bus to Ballina, fly to Melbourne, bus  •  11h 14m

  1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina
  2. Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) BNK - MEL
  3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
  4. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda

Train to Brisbane, fly to Avalon, bus  •  11h 51m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
  2. Fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Avalon (AVV) BNE - AVV
  3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
  4. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda

Bus  •  29h 30m

  1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
  2. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
  3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
  4. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda

Train, night train, bus  •  32h 28m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
  2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station 32
  3. Take the night train from Sydney Central Railway Station to Southern Cross Station 621
  4. Take the bus from Dandenong to Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy

Train, bus via Melbourne  •  32h 39m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
  2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station 32
  3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Cross Station 623
  4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
  5. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda

Bus, night bus  •  32h 56m

  1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
  2. Take the night bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
  3. Take the bus from Dandenong to Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy

Train, bus  •  33h 24m

  1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
  2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station 32
  3. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
  4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
  5. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda

Drive  •  19h 10m

  1. Drive from Gold Coast to Kilcunda 1795.2 km

Gold Coast to Kilcunda by bus

11 Weekly Buses
29h 30m Average Duration
$195 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Kilcunda is to fly and bus which costs $120 - $500 and takes 8h 28m.

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The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Kilcunda is to fly and bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $120 - $500.

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No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Kilcunda. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Kilcunda via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Koo Wee Rup Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.

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The distance between Gold Coast and Kilcunda is 1507 km. The road distance is 1795.2 km.

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The best way to get from Gold Coast to Kilcunda without a car is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs $190 - $600.

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It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Gold Coast to Kilcunda, including transfers.

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Gold Coast to Kilcunda bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

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Gold Coast to Kilcunda bus services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Kilcunda station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Kilcunda is 1795 km. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Gold Coast to Kilcunda.

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There are 877+ hotels available in Kilcunda. Prices start at $169 AUD per night.

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  • Distance: 1507.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Kilcunda, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Gold Coast to Kilcunda via Central Station, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Koo Wee Rup Station in around 29h 30m.

Airlines
Qantas
Website
qantas.com
Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $650
Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne via Sydney
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $950
Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $750
Flights from Gold Coast to Avalon
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $490
Flights from Gold Coast to Avalon via Sydney
Ave. Duration
4h 9m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $490
Flights from Ballina to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $600
Flights from Ballina to Melbourne via Sydney
Ave. Duration
4h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$300 - $900
Flights from Brisbane to Avalon
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $320
Flights from Brisbane to Avalon via Sydney
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$140 - $320
Jetstar
Website
jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $650
Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne via Sydney
Ave. Duration
3h 57m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $650
Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $650
Flights from Gold Coast to Avalon
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $490
Flights from Gold Coast to Avalon via Sydney
Ave. Duration
4h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $490
Flights from Ballina to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $600
Flights from Ballina to Melbourne via Sydney
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $600
Flights from Brisbane to Avalon
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $320
Flights from Brisbane to Avalon via Sydney
Ave. Duration
5h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $320
Virgin Australia
Website
virginaustralia.com
Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $700
Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne via Sydney
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $700
Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $650
Flights from Ballina to Melbourne via Sydney
Ave. Duration
4h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $700
Regional Express
Website
rex.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $700
Flights from Brisbane to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $650
Bonza
Website
flybonza.com
Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$85 - $650
Flights from Gold Coast to Avalon
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$120 - $370
Train operators
Translink
Phone
13 12 30
Website
translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$32 - $37
Website
https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$7 - $11
Website
https://translink.com.au/
NSW TrainLink
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
Ave. Duration
14h 12m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$85 - $140
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Economy
$95 - $140
First Class
$130 - $200
NSW TrainLink XPT
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Night train from Sydney Central Railway Station to Southern Cross Station
Ave. Duration
10h 48m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$75 - $250
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Book at
https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
Economy
$75 - $100
First
$100 - $140
Sleeper
$210 - $250
Train from Central Station to Southern Cross Station
Ave. Duration
10h 50m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$75 - $250
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional
Book at
https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
Economy
$75 - $100
First
$100 - $140
Sleeper
$210 - $250
Bus operators
V/Line

V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.

Contact Details
Phone
1800 800 007
Website
vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$6 - $9
Website
https://www.vline.com.au/
Off Peak
$6 - $9
Bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Kilcunda
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$6 - $9
Website
https://www.vline.com.au/
Off Peak
$6 - $9
Bus from Dandenong to Peppermint Rd/Bass Hwy
Ave. Duration
1h 44m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$6 - $9
Website
https://www.vline.com.au/
Off Peak
$6 - $9
Greyhound Australia

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.

Contact Details
Phone
1300 473946
Website
greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina
Ave. Duration
2h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$29 - $45
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$30 - $45
Advantage
$30 - $45
Flexible
$29 - $45
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
Ave. Duration
13h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$120 - $280
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$120 - $180
Advantage
$140 - $220
Flexible
$180 - $280
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
Ave. Duration
12h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$120 - $290
Website
https://www.greyhound.com.au/
Schedules at
https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
Early Bird
$120 - $180
Advantage
$150 - $220
Flexible
$180 - $290
Firefly Express
Phone
1300 730 740
Website
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
Ave. Duration
11h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$60 - $95
Website
http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Premier Motor Service
Phone
13 34 10
Email
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website
premierms.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
Ave. Duration
16h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$100 - $140
Website
https://premierms.com.au/
NSW TrainLink
Phone
131 500
Website
transportnsw.info
Night bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St
Ave. Duration
11h 50m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$80 - $120
Website
https://transportnsw.info/regional

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