What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Gold Coast is to train via Sandgate station, platform 2 which costs $4 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Sandgate bus station, stop 4 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Margate station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Sandgate station, platform 2 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Margate to Gold Coast?

The distance between Margate and Gold Coast is 116 km. The road distance is 107.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Gold Coast without a car is to train via Sandgate station, platform 2 which takes 3h 25m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Margate to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Gold Coast bus from?

Margate to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Sandgate bus station, stop 4.

Where do I catch the Margate to Gold Coast train from?

Margate to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Sandgate station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Margate to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Margate to Gold Coast is to train via Sandgate station, platform 2 which takes 3h 25m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can line 335 bus and bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Margate to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Margate to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ann Street Stop 8 station.

Where does the Margate to Gold Coast train arrive?

Margate to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Margate to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Gold Coast is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Margate to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Margate to Gold Coast - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 335 bus

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

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Train via Sandgate station, platform 2
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1. Take the train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 2train Shcl / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 25m
$4
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Shcl / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
3h 45m
$22–32
Drive 107.3 km
1. Drive from Margate to Gold Coastcar 107.3 km
1h 17m
$20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain Rpsp / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
3h 25m
$4
Line 335 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 4 to Ann Street Stop 8bus 335 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
4h 19m
$24–42

Margate to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 115.6 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Sandgate bus station, stop 2, Sandgate station, platform 2, Central station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxley Ave at Margate Shopping Centre to Surfers Paradise via Sandgate bus station, stop 2, Sandgate bus station, stop 4, Ann Street Stop 8, and Brisbane in around 4h 19m.

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