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How to get fromGold Coast to Palm Coveby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Palm Cove by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, line 110 bus

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    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane OOL - CNS
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Hospital to Williams Esplanade at French Streetbus bus
    6h 55m
    $132–652

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    29h 35m
    $172–6,502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    32h 15m
    $294–497

  4. Drive 1,777.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Palm Covecar car 1,777.1 km
    21h 6m
    $319–461

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    8h 17m
    $142–680

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cairnsbus bus Cairns
    34h 11m
    $282–652

Gold Coast to Palm Cove by tram, train, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration29h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,542.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Williams Esplanade at French Street via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Cairns Central Station, and Cairns Central Shopping Centre in around 29h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Williams Esplanade at French Street via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Cairns, and Cairns City bus station, platform 2 in around 32h 15m.

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