What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Palmwoods?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Palmwoods is to train which costs $3 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Palmwoods?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Palmwoods is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Palmwoods?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Palmwoods station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Main St at Palmwoods station via Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St and Nambour station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Palmwoods?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Palmwoods station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Palmwoods station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Palmwoods?

The distance between Gold Coast and Palmwoods is 177 km. The road distance is 174.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Palmwoods without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $25 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Palmwoods?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Gold Coast to Palmwoods, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Palmwoods bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Palmwoods train from?

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Palmwoods?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Palmwoods is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Palmwoods bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Palmwoods train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Palmwoods?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Palmwoods is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Gold Coast to Palmwoods.

Where can I stay near Palmwoods?

There are 1931+ hotels available in Palmwoods.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Palmwoods station, platform 1train Brgy / ...
3h 45m
$25–35
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 Palmwoods station, platform 1train Brgy / ...
4h 24m
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St to Nambour stationbus R595
5h 21m
$29–47
Drive 174.4 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Palmwoodscar 174.4 km
2h 4m
$32–46

Gold Coast to Palmwoods by bus and train

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Main St at Palmwoods station via Brisbane, Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St, and Nambour station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Palmwoods station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Bowen Hills station, platform 4 in around 4h 24m.

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