What is the cheapest way to get from North Lakes to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from North Lakes to Gold Coast is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Lakes to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from North Lakes to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between North Lakes and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from North Lakes to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde and arriving at Surfers Paradise via North Lakes station, platform 2, Chermside Shopping Centre interchange A and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between North Lakes and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from North Lakes station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from North Lakes to Gold Coast?

The distance between North Lakes and Gold Coast is 119 km. The road distance is 106 km.

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

The best way to get from North Lakes to Gold Coast without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 44m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from North Lakes to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from North Lakes to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Lakes to Gold Coast bus from?

North Lakes to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from North Lakes station, platform 2.

Where do I catch the North Lakes to Gold Coast train from?

North Lakes to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Mango Hill East station, platform 1.

Where does the North Lakes to Gold Coast bus arrive?

North Lakes to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Chermside Shopping Centre station.

Where does the North Lakes to Gold Coast train arrive?

North Lakes to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from North Lakes to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between North Lakes to Gold Coast is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from North Lakes to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2832+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

North Lakes to Gold Coast - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Mango Hill East station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
2h 44m
$2
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mango Hill station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain Rpsp / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
3h 39m
$25–36
Drive 106 km
1. Drive from North Lakes to Gold Coastcar 106 km
1h 20m
$20–28
Line 680 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from North Lakes station, platform 2 to Chermside Shopping Centrebus 680
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
4h 13m
$29–47

North Lakes to Gold Coast by train and tram

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Distance: 118.6 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Discovery Dr near Willandra Pde to Surfers Paradise via North Lakes station, platform 2, Chermside Shopping Centre interchange A, King George Square, 2c, and Brisbane in around 4h 13m.

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