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How to get fromHoward to Gold Coastby train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Howard to Gold Coast by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Howard to Roma Streettrain train Tilt Train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    6h 11m
    $42–1,058
  2. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Sydney
    8h 44m
    $68–120
  3. Drive 353 km

    1. Drive from Howard to Gold Coastcar car 353 km
    3h 59m
    $64–92
  4. Taxi, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Howard to Hervey Bay (HVB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane HVB - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    4h 1m
    $288–625
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Howard to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm11
    10h 25m
    $81–114

Howard to Gold Coast by train and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Howard to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Howard, Steley Street near William Street hail 'n' ride to Surfers Paradise via Kent St opp City Hall, Maryborough, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Brisbane in around 8h 44m.

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