What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to South Ripley?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to South Ripley is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to South Ripley?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to South Ripley is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and South Ripley?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to South Ripley. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Barrams Rd at Olympus Drive via Roma Street busway, platform 1 and Springfield Central station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and South Ripley?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to South Ripley station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Springfield Central station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to South Ripley?

The distance between Gold Coast and South Ripley is 124 km. The road distance is 95.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to South Ripley without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to South Ripley?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Gold Coast to South Ripley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to South Ripley bus from?

Gold Coast to South Ripley bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to South Ripley train from?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to South Ripley bus arrive?

Gold Coast to South Ripley bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Gold Coast to South Ripley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to South Ripley?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to South Ripley is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Gold Coast to South Ripley.

Where can I stay near South Ripley?

There are 240+ hotels available in South Ripley.

Gold Coast to South Ripley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to South Ripley by bus, train, tram, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 5 to Springfield Central station, platform 1train Rpsp / ...
2h 48m
$47–65
Drive 95.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gold Coast to South Ripleycar 95.9 km
1h 8m
$18–25
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Springfield Central station, platform 1train
2h 49m
$52–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Roma Street busway, platform 1 to Springfield Central station, stop Abus R596 / ...
3h 15m
$45–59

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Distance: 124.3 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to South Ripley via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 1, Springfield Central station, stop A, and Barrams Rd at Olympus Drive in around 3h 15m.

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