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How to get fromGold Coast to Margateby bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Margate by bus, train, tram, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Sandgate station, platform 1train train Clsh / ...
    3h 5m
    $23–32

  2. Tram, train, line 690 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 2 to Sandgate station, platform 1train train
    4. Take the bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centrebus bus 690
    3h 42m
    $4

  3. Drive 107.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Margatecar car 107.9 km
    1h 18m
    $20–28

  4. Bus, line 310 bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventidebus bus 310
    3h 21m
    $25–38

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 2train train Sprp / ...
    3h 50m
    $4

Gold Coast to Margate by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre via Brisbane, Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St, and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Victoria Ave at Macdonnell Road via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, Kippa-Ring station, platform 2, and Kippa-Ring stations, stop B in around 3h 50m.

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