What is the cheapest way to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $210 - $490 and takes 37h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast is to train and fly and tram which takes 5h 22m and costs $220 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Port Adelaide and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Zone A Port Dock Interchange and arriving at Surfers Paradise via 85 Franklin St, Albury station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Port Adelaide and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Port Adelaide station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Port Dock station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Adelaide, Central station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast?

The distance between Port Adelaide and Gold Coast is 1646 km. The road distance is 1950.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 37h 28m and costs $210 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Adelaide to Gold Coast bus from?

Port Adelaide to Gold Coast bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where do I catch the Port Adelaide to Gold Coast train from?

Port Adelaide to Gold Coast train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.

Train or bus from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 37h 28m and costs $210 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2,100 - $13,000 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Port Adelaide to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Port Adelaide to Gold Coast bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Port Adelaide and Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is 30 min behind Port Adelaide. It is currently 7:59 PM in Port Adelaide and 7:29 PM in Gold Coast.

Where does the Port Adelaide to Gold Coast train arrive?

Port Adelaide to Gold Coast train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Adelaide to Gold Coast is 1950 km. It takes approximately 21h 46m to drive from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2953+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Adelaide to Gold Coast by train, plane, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport, tram
best
1. Take the train from Port Dock station to Adelaide stationtrain
2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane ADL - OOL
3. Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 1tram
5h 22m
$222–662
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
2. Take the bus from Albury station to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
37h 28m
$218–485
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2d 11h
$2,107–13,007
Drive 1,950.2 km
1. Drive from Port Adelaide to Gold Coastcar 1,950.2 km
21h 46m
$420–606
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ADL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 5m
$231–689

Port Adelaide to Gold Coast by bus and foot

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Distance: 1,645.5 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Port Adelaide, SA, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Zone A Port Dock Interchange to Surfers Paradise via Stop F1 King William St - North East side, 85 Franklin St, Albury station, and Central Station in around 37h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Port Dock station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Adelaide, Central station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 2d 11h.

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