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

The cheapest way to get from Paddington to Gold Coast is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paddington to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Paddington and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Paddington to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Given Tce at Old Paddo Post Office, stop 8 and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Paddington and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Paddington to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Paddington to Gold Coast?

The distance between Paddington and Gold Coast is 83 km. The road distance is 79.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Paddington to Gold Coast without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 46m and costs $2.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Paddington to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

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

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

Paddington to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Roma Street station.

Where does the Paddington to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paddington to Gold Coast train arrive?

Paddington to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.

Can I drive from Paddington to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Paddington to Gold Coast is 80 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Paddington to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2735+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Paddington to Gold Coast - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, tram
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1. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 46m
$2
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
2h 28m
$22–40
Drive 79.7 km
1. Drive from Paddington to Gold Coastcar 79.7 km
58 min
$15–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Gold Coasttaxi 79.7 km
58 min
$240–290
Bus via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
2h 31m
$22–30

Paddington to Gold Coast by train and tram

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Distance: 83.3 km
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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