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How to get fromGold Coast to Tannum Sandsby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Gold Coast to Tannum Sands by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    9h 48m
    $136–2,096

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Gladstonebus bus Townsville / ...
    17h 3m
    $98–214

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    15h 11m
    $120–208

  4. Drive 571.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Tannum Sandscar car 571.9 km
    6h 57m
    $103–148

  5. Train, fly to Gladstone Airport

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    7h 34m
    $242–530

  6. Train, fly to Biloela, drive

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Biloela (ZBL)plane plane BNE - ZBL
    3. Drive from Biloela (ZBL) to Tannum Sandscar car
    6h 33m
    $332–714

  7. Train, fly to Rockhampton, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane BNE - ROK
    3. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    8h 54m
    $304–620

  8. Train, fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane BNE - BDB
    3. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Benarabybus bus
    8h 57m
    $272–500

  9. Train, fly to Hervey Bay, taxi

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3. Take the taxi from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Howardtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain train
    8h 43m
    $390–1,634

Gold Coast to Tannum Sands by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Tannum Sands via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, and Gladstone in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Booth Ave near Salmon St hail 'n' ride via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Gladstone, Goondoon Street at Apex Park, and Philip Street at Gladstone Centre Plaza in around 15h 11m.

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