What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to The Gap?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to The Gap is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to The Gap?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to The Gap is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and The Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to The Gap. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46 via Queen Street station, 1g. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and The Gap?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to The Gap. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Roma Street via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to The Gap?

The distance between Gold Coast and The Gap is 89 km. The road distance is 87.3 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to The Gap without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to The Gap without a car is to bus and line 385 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $27 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to The Gap?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Gold Coast to The Gap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to The Gap bus from?

Gold Coast to The Gap bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to The Gap train from?

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

Where does the Gold Coast to The Gap bus arrive?

Gold Coast to The Gap bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Gold Coast to The Gap train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to The Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to The Gap is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Gold Coast to The Gap.

Where can I stay near The Gap?

There are 2459+ hotels available in The Gap.

Gold Coast to The Gap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 385 bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to The Gap by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, car, or bus

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Bus, line 385 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Queen Street station, 1g to Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46bus 385 / ...
1h 30m
$28–46
Tram, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2h 24m
$3
Drive 87.3 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to The Gapcar 87.3 km
1h 6m
$16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
1h 47m
$25–35

Gold Coast to The Gap by bus

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Distance: 88.8 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Waterworks Rd at Hilder Road, stop 46 via Brisbane and Queen Street station, 1g in around 1h 30m.

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