There are 3 ways to get from Helensvale to Maclean by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Helensvale to Maclean by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Maclean is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Maclean is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Maclean. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive and arriving at MacLean via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Helensvale and Maclean is 279 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Maclean without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Helensvale to Maclean, including transfers.
Helensvale to Maclean bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.
Helensvale to Maclean bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at MacLean station.
Maclean is 1h ahead of Helensvale. It is currently 1:25 PM in Helensvale and 2:25 PM in Maclean.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Maclean is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Helensvale to Maclean.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Maclean, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Southport to MacLean once daily. Tickets cost $45–65 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Southport to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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