What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Cathie and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Lake Cathie Village Centre, Ocean Dr and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Settlement City Shopping Centre and Port Macquarie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Cathie and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Cathie station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast?

The distance between Lake Cathie and Gold Coast is 641 km. The road distance is 475.6 km.

How do I travel from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs $100 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Cathie to Gold Coast bus from?

Lake Cathie to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.

Where do I catch the Lake Cathie to Gold Coast train from?

Lake Cathie to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Settlement City Shopping Centre, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 10h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Lake Cathie to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Lake Cathie to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Lake Cathie to Gold Coast train arrive?

Lake Cathie to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Cathie to Gold Coast is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Lake Cathie to Gold Coast - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Cathie to Gold Coast by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
10h 2m
$107–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
12h 2m
$78–131
Bus via Settlement City Shopping Centre (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
10h 16m
$91–189
Drive 475.6 km
1. Drive from Lake Cathie to Gold Coastcar 475.6 km
5h 11m
$86–123
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PQQ - OOL
6h 45m
$357–760
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
12h 34m
$78–111
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PQQ - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 32m
$237–638

Lake Cathie to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

10h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.2 km
Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Lake Cathie, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Cathie to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Port Macquarie to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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