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How to get fromGold Coast to Plainlandby bus (Greyhound), tram, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Plainlandbus bus
    3h 15m
    $39–70

  2. Tram, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Plainlandbus bus
    3h 51m
    $20–42

  3. Drive 129 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Plainlandcar car 129 km
    1h 31m
    $24–34

  4. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Au001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Plainlandbus bus
    3h 30m
    $29–58

Gold Coast to Plainland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Plainland via Brisbane in around 3h 15m.

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