Rome2Rio

How to get fromGold Coast to North Queenslandby train, plane, bus, or unknown

Find Transport to North Queensland

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to North Queensland by train, plane, bus, or unknown

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus, travel

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    9h 46m

  2. Train, bus, travel via Townsville

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Townsville station to Charters Towers Showgroundsbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers Showgrounds to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    25h 12m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    29h 18m

  4. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane OOL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    3. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    11h 19m

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Moranbah Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane BNE - MOV
    3. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    11h 6m

  6. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Townsvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Charters Towersbus bus
    4. Walk from Charters Towers to North Queenslandunknown unknown
    30h 25m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gold Coast to North Queensland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,387.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to North Queensland. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, take the bus to Charters Towers, then travel to North Queensland. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to North Queensland via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Townsville, Townsville station, and Charters Towers Showgrounds in around 25h 12m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides