There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
4h 15m$43–58Bus via Caloundra station
cheapest- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
6h 23m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
4h 35m$73–109Drive 161 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Meridan Plainscar 161 km
1h 54m$30–43
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains is to bus via Caloundra station which costs $26 - $40 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $29 - $45.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Meridan Plains 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 Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Meridan Plains is 178 km. The road distance is 161 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Meridan Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Meridan Plains train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Meridan Plains, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Meridan Plains via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Landsborough station, platform 1 in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Gold Coast to Meridan Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Meridan Plains train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Meridan Plains is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Gold Coast to Meridan Plains.
There are 1684+ hotels available in Meridan Plains.











