What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach is to train via Landsborough station, stop A which costs $5 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Marcoola Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at David Low Way at Sunset Strip via Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Marcoola Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Marcoola Beach station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach?

The distance between Gold Coast and Marcoola Beach is 194 km. The road distance is 181.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach train from?

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach train arrive?

Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach.

Where can I stay near Marcoola Beach?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Marcoola Beach.

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
4h 14m
$49–73
Train via Landsborough station, stop A
cheapest
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 / ...
5h 7m
$4
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
4h 20m
$48–58
Drive 181.9 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Marcoola Beachcar 181.9 km
2h 14m
$33–48

Gold Coast to Marcoola Beach by bus and foot

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4h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 194.3 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to David Low Way at Sunset Strip via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Marcoola Beach via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 20m.

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