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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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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Palmwoods station, platform 1train train Brgy / ...
    3h 43m
    $25–35
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Palmwoods station, platform 1train train Brgy / ...
    4h 23m
    $2
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St to Caboolture station, stop Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Caboolture station, stop A to Main St at Palmwoods stationbus bus 649
    5h 42m
    $29–47
  4. Drive  174.4 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Palmwoodscar car 174.4 km
    2h 4m
    $38–54

Gold Coast to Palmwoods by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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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 Caboolture station, stop A in around 5h 42m. 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 23m.

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