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How to get fromGold Coast to Taraby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Tara by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    6h 45m
    $81–115

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    7h 21m
    $62–86

  3. Train, bus via Toowoomba

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Toowoombatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Tarabus bus
    10h 9m
    $64–652

  4. Drive 352.1 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Taracar car 352.1 km
    4h 1m
    $64–92

  5. Bus via Surfers Paradise

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Au001 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane City to Tarabus bus
    7h
    $71–104

Gold Coast to Tara by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Tara via Brisbane City in around 6h 45m.

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