There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Tanawha by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R616
3h 44m$30–48Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
4h 6m$4Drive 165.5 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Tanawhacar 165.5 km
1h 58m$31–44
Gold Coast to Tanawha by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Tanawha is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Tanawha is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Tanawha. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Frizzo Rd near Cunning Rd via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Tanawha station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Tanawha is 173 km. The road distance is 165.5 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Tanawha without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Gold Coast to Tanawha, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Tanawha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Gold Coast to Tanawha train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Tanawha is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Tanawha, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Frizzo Rd near Cunning Rd via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Landsborough station, stop B, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Frizzo Rd near Cunning Rd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
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Booking & Getting There
Gold Coast to Tanawha bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Gold Coast to Tanawha train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Tanawha is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Gold Coast to Tanawha.
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