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How to get fromPlainland to Gold Coastby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plainland to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train Bdvl / ...
    3h 1m
    $19–46

  2. Bus, train via Ipswich

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plainland to Ipswichbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    3h 25m
    $18–192

  3. Bus via Brisbane

    1. Take the bus from Plainland to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Sydney
    3h 32m
    $45–90

  4. Drive  130.1 km

    1. Drive from Plainland to Gold Coastcar car 130.1 km
    1h 32m
    $28–40

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plainland to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus bus Pm11
    3h 35m
    $41–79

Plainland to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Plainland to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Brisbane in around 3h 32m.

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