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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Rocklea is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Rocklea is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Rocklea?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Rocklea station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Ipswich Rd at Moorooka station, stop 39 via Queen Street station, 1a. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Rocklea?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Rocklea station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Rocklea station, platform 3 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Loganlea station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Rocklea?

The distance between Gold Coast and Rocklea is 87 km. The road distance is 72.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Rocklea without a car is to bus and line 100 bus which takes 1h 33m and costs $23 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Gold Coast to Rocklea, including transfers.

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

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

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

Gold Coast to Rocklea train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1.

Where does the Gold Coast to Rocklea bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to Rocklea train arrive?

Gold Coast to Rocklea train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Rocklea?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Rocklea is 73 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Gold Coast to Rocklea.

Where can I stay near Rocklea?

There are 2580+ hotels available in Rocklea.

Gold Coast to Rocklea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and tram

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

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Bus, line 100 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Queen Street station, 1a to Ipswich Rd at Moorooka station, stop 39bus 100 / ...
1h 33m
$24–37
Tram, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train
3. Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 2 to Rocklea station, platform 3train
2h 7m
$2
Drive 72.6 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Rockleacar 72.6 km
56 min
$14–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gold Coast to Rockleataxi 72.6 km
56 min
$210–260

Gold Coast to Rocklea by bus

45Weekly Buses

1h 33mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.1 km
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Ipswich Rd at Moorooka station, stop 39 via Brisbane and Queen Street station, 1a in around 1h 33m.

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