What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains is to train which costs $15 - $19 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Meridan Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Frizzo Rd at Glenview Road via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Meridan Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Meridan Plains station. However, there are services departing from Cavill 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 37m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains?

The distance between Gold Coast and Meridan Plains is 198 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $60 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Meridan Plains bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Meridan Plains train from?

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $19 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Meridan Plains bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Meridan Plains train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Meridan Plains is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains.

Where can I stay near Meridan Plains?

There are 1624+ hotels available in Meridan Plains.

Gold Coast to Meridan Plains - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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 Mooloolababus Pm16
4h 35m
$63–92
Train
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 / ...
4h 37m
$16–18
Drive 160.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Meridan Plainscar 160.8 km
1h 53m
$29–42
Bus via Caloundra station
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
6h 23m
$26–43

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Distance: 198.3 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Meridan Plains via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club, and Frizzo Rd at Glenview Road in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Meridan Plains via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, Landsborough station, stop A, and Steve Irwin Way at Mooloolah Cemetery in around 4h 37m.

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