What is the cheapest way to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Meridan Plains and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Steve Irwin Way at Mooloolah Cemetery and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Meridan Plains and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Meridan Plains 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 3h 28m.

How far is it from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast?

The distance between Meridan Plains and Gold Coast is 178 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $45 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meridan Plains to Gold Coast bus from?

Meridan Plains to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.

Where do I catch the Meridan Plains to Gold Coast train from?

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

Train or bus from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs $45 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Meridan Plains to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Meridan Plains to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.

Where does the Meridan Plains to Gold Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Meridan Plains to Gold Coast is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

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Meridan Plains to Gold Coast - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Meridan Plains to Gold Coast by train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
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 / ...
3h 28m
$45–53
Drive 161.1 km
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1. Drive from Meridan Plains to Gold Coastcar 161.1 km
1h 54m
$30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R611 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
4h 40m
$45–66

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Distance: 178.5 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a vehicle from Meridan Plains to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meridan Plains to Surfers Paradise via Steve Irwin Way at Mooloolah Cemetery, Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13, Adelaide Street Stop 40 near Broadway, and Brisbane in around 4h 40m.

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