What is the cheapest way to get from River Heads to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from River Heads to Gold Coast is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from River Heads to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from River Heads to Gold Coast is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs $210 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between River Heads and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from River Heads to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Hervey Bay and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from River Heads to Gold Coast?

The distance between River Heads and Gold Coast is 342 km. The road distance is 370.1 km.

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

The best way to get from River Heads to Gold Coast without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 38m and costs $160 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from River Heads to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from River Heads to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the River Heads to Gold Coast bus from?

River Heads to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Hervey Bay station.

Bus or fly from River Heads to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from River Heads to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the River Heads to Gold Coast bus arrive?

River Heads to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Can I drive from River Heads to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between River Heads to Gold Coast is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from River Heads to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2743+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

River Heads to Gold Coast - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from River Heads to Gold Coast by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HVB - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3h 40m
$214–538
Drive 370.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from River Heads to Gold Coastcar 370.1 km
4h 15m
$67–96
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from River Heads to Maryborough Westtaxi
2. Take the train from Maryborough West to Roma Streettrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 38m
$167–1,156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
7h 59m
$122–190
Fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane HVB - OOL
5h 28m
$334–790
Bus via Hervey Bay
1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
9h 24m
$129–172

Hervey Bay (HVB) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

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Distance: 342.4 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from River Heads to Surfers Paradise via Hervey Bay, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Brisbane in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, Jetstar and Qantas fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) twice daily.

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