Rome2Rio

How to get fromGold Coast to Lake Eildonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Lake Eildon

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Gold Coast to Lake Eildon by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane OOL - MEL
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus
    9h 17m
    $164–416

  2. Train, bus via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Seymour Stationtrain train 623 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Bayley St/Nihil Stbus bus
    30h 18m
    $198–576

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Seymour Station, Railway Plbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Bayley St/Nihil Stbus bus
    33h 31m
    $215–425

  4. Drive 1,578.8 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Lake Eildoncar car 1,578.8 km
    17h 16m
    $283–409

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNE - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus
    10h 59m
    $202–394

  6. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane OOL - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus
    11h
    $170–646

  7. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BNK - MEL
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus
    11h 50m
    $201–448

  8. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane BNE - AVV
    3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus
    12h 42m
    $188–554

  9. Bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus 684
    34h 38m
    $270–419

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lilydale Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/Main St to Eildon SC/Main Stbus bus 684
    2d 9h
    $2,626–3,728

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Lake Eildon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,540.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Lake Eildon via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Seymour Station/Railway Pl, Bayley St/Nihil St, Perkins St/Grant St, and Eildon SC/Main St in around 33h 31m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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