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

The cheapest way to get from Maroochydore to Gold Coast is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maroochydore to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Maroochydore and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Maroochydore to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Roma Street busway, platform 2 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Maroochydore and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Maroochydore station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Landsborough station, platform 2 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Maroochydore to Gold Coast?

The distance between Maroochydore and Gold Coast is 180 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Maroochydore to Gold Coast without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Maroochydore to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Maroochydore to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.

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

Maroochydore to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Maroochydore to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Maroochydore to Gold Coast is to bus via Brisbane which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Maroochydore to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Maroochydore to Gold Coast train arrive?

Maroochydore to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Maroochydore to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Maroochydore to Gold Coast is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Maroochydore to Gold Coast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Maroochydore to Gold Coast?

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Maroochydore to Gold Coast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
4h 7m
$50–82
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
4h 55m
$4
Drive 175.7 km
1. Drive from Maroochydore to Gold Coastcar 175.7 km
2h 6m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
4h 10m
$45–63

Maroochydore to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound)

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.8 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Maroochydore to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Brisbane in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 55m.

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