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

The cheapest way to get from Queensland to Gold Coast is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Queensland to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Queensland and Gold Coast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brisbane and arriving at Surfers Paradise. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Queensland and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Queensland station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Central station, platform 1 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Queensland to Gold Coast?

The distance between Queensland and Gold Coast is 78 km. The road distance is 77.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Queensland to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $22 - $40.

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

The bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

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

Queensland to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 1.

Where does the Queensland to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Where does the Queensland to Gold Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Queensland to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Queensland to Gold Coast is 78 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Queensland to Gold Coast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Queensland to Gold Coast?

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Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2739+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Queensland to Gold Coast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and taxi

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

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
1h 20m
$22–40
Train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 49m
$2
Drive 77.7 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Gold Coastcar 77.7 km
56 min
$14–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brisbane to Gold Coasttaxi 77.7 km
56 min
$230–280

Queensland to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound)

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 78.1 km
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Queensland, 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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