What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Maleny?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Maleny is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Maleny?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Maleny is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Maleny?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Maleny. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club and Landsborough station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Maleny?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Maleny station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Maleny?

The distance between Gold Coast and Maleny is 180 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Maleny without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Maleny without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Maleny?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Gold Coast to Maleny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Maleny bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Maleny train from?

Gold Coast to Maleny train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Maleny?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Maleny is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Maleny bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Maleny bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Maleny train arrive?

Gold Coast to Maleny train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Maleny?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Maleny is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Gold Coast to Maleny.

Where can I stay near Maleny?

There are 353+ hotels available in Maleny.

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Maleny by train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
4h 38m
$4
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1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
5h 31m
$55–87
Drive 168.2 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Malenycar 168.2 km
2h 5m
$31–44

Gold Coast to Maleny by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 180.1 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop B in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Coral Street at Maleny Branch Library via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club, Landsborough station, stop A, and Landsborough station, stop B in around 5h 31m.

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