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How to get fromGold Coast to Simpson Desertby train, plane, or unknown

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There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Simpson Desert by train, plane, or unknown

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport, travel

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane BNE - ASP
    3. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    16h 29m

  2. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Alice Springs Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane plane OOL - ASP
    2. Walk from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    17h 41m

  3. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane OOL - CPD
    2. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    25h 7m

  4. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Olympic Dam Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)plane plane OOL - OLP
    2. Walk from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    16h

  5. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Olympic Dam Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Olympic Dam Airport (OLP)plane plane BNE - OLP
    3. Walk from Olympic Dam Airport (OLP) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    17h 57m

  6. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Coober Pedy Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)plane plane BNE - CPD
    3. Walk from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    17h 9m

  7. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Boulia Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Boulia Airport (BQL)plane plane BNE - BQL
    3. Walk from Boulia Airport (BQL) to Simpson Desertunknown unknown
    32h 11m

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,540.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 29m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Simpson Desert, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Simpson Desert. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Simpson Desert. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, walk to Burleigh Heads station, stop B, take the line 777 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Alice Springs Airport (ASP), then travel to Simpson Desert.

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