There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Laidley by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain Westlander
4h 34m$16–312Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Gattonbus Toowoomba / ...
4h 38m$55–85Drive 137.4 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Laidleycar 137.4 km
1h 39m$26–37
Gold Coast to Laidley by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Laidley is to train which costs $15 - $320 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Laidley is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at William St at Laidley via Brisbane and Gatton station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Laidley via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Laidley is 165 km. The road distance is 137.4 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Laidley without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $15 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Gold Coast to Laidley, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Laidley bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Laidley train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Laidley is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $15 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Laidley, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Laidley via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to William St at Laidley via Brisbane, Gatton, and Gatton station in around 4h 38m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Gatton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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Booking & Getting There
Gold Coast to Laidley bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Laidley train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Laidley is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Gold Coast to Laidley.
There are 16+ hotels available in Laidley.











