There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Scarborough by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train, line 690 bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Sandgate station, platform 1train
- Take the bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Roadbus 690 / ...
2h 59m$23–32Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1train Sprp / ...
3h 14m$4Drive 111 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Scarboroughcar 111 km
1h 22m$20–29Bus, line 310 bus, line 690 bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventidebus 310
- Take the bus from Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Roadbus 690 / ...
3h 5m$25–38
Gold Coast to Scarborough by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Scarborough is to train which costs $4 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Scarborough is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Scarborough is 121 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Scarborough without a car is to bus and train and line 690 bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Gold Coast to Scarborough, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Scarborough bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Scarborough train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Scarborough is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus and line 310 bus and line 690 bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Scarborough, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, Kippa-Ring station, platform 1, and Kippa-Ring station, stop A in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via Brisbane, Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St, and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide in around 3h 5m.
Train from Roma Street to Sandgate station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Gold Coast to Scarborough bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Scarborough train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Scarborough is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Gold Coast to Scarborough.
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