There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Marcus Beach by bus (Greyhound), train, car, bus, or tram
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Bus via Brisbane
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050 / ...
4h 56m$46–74Tram, train, line 615 bus, line 620 bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
- Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David Low Way at Mahogany Drivebus 620
6h 36m$5Train
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
5h 3m$103–133Drive 198.6 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Marcus Beachcar 198.6 km
2h 26m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Noosa Heads Junctionbus Pm16
5h 12m$55–80
Gold Coast to Marcus Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Marcus Beach is to tram and train and line 615 bus and line 620 bus which costs $5 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Marcus Beach is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Marcus Beach. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at David Low Way at Mahogany Drive via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Marcus 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 5h 3m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Marcus Beach is 224 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Marcus Beach without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Gold Coast to Marcus Beach, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Marcus Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Marcus Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Marcus Beach is to bus via Brisbane which takes 4h 56m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Marcus Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to David Low Way at Mahogany Drive via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Noosa Junction Station, and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Marcus Beach via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 5h 3m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- 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
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Noosa Heads Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Gold Coast to Marcus Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Marcus Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Marcus Beach is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Gold Coast to Marcus Beach.
There are 1888+ hotels available in Marcus Beach.











