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

The cheapest way to get from Pakenham to Gold Coast is to train and fly which costs $140 - $410 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pakenham to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Pakenham and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakenham station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Pakenham and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Pakenham station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Pakenham Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 7m.

How far is it from Pakenham to Gold Coast?

The distance between Pakenham and Gold Coast is 1430 km. The road distance is 1709.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Pakenham to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 26h 14m and costs $210 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Pakenham to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Pakenham to Gold Coast bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave.

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

Pakenham to Gold Coast train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Pakenham Station.

Train or bus from Pakenham to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Pakenham to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 26h 14m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 30h 7m.

Where does the Pakenham to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Pakenham to Gold Coast bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Pakenham to Gold Coast train arrive?

Pakenham to Gold Coast train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Pakenham to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakenham to Gold Coast is 1709 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Pakenham to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2727+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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There are 7 ways to get from Pakenham to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
5h 38m
$148–401
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
30h 7m
$145–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
26h 14m
$216–583
Drive 1,709.2 km
1. Drive from Pakenham to Gold Coastcar 1,709.2 km
18h 26m
$307–444
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 14m
$187–378
Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
7h 13m
$154–631
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pakenham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
31h 17m
$248–401

Pakenham to Gold Coast by bus

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26h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,430 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Pakenham Station/Railway Ave to Surfers Paradise via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Central Station in around 26h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pakenham Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 30h 7m.

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