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

The cheapest way to get from Rocklea to Gold Coast is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rocklea to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Rocklea and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Rocklea to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Brooke St at Rocklea Railway, stop 47 and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Boggo Road station, platform 4 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Rocklea and Gold Coast?

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

How far is it from Rocklea to Gold Coast?

The distance between Rocklea and Gold Coast is 72 km. The road distance is 72.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rocklea to Gold Coast without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 49m and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Rocklea to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Rocklea to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Brooke St at Rocklea Railway, stop 47 station.

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

Rocklea to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Altandi station, platform 1.

Where does the Rocklea to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Rocklea to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 4.

Where does the Rocklea to Gold Coast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rocklea to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Rocklea to Gold Coast is 73 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Rocklea to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2833+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Rocklea to Gold Coast - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, tram
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1. Take the train from Altandi 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
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rocklea station, platform 1 to Beenleigh station, platform 1train Fgbn / ...
2. Take the bus from Beenleigh to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
2h 37m
$20–28
Drive 72.7 km
1. Drive from Rocklea to Gold Coastcar 72.7 km
56 min
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rocklea to Gold Coasttaxi 72.7 km
56 min
$210–260
Line 19 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Brooke St at Rocklea Railway, stop 47 to Boggo Road station, platform 4bus 19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
3h 1m
$28–46

Rocklea to Gold Coast by train and tram

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Distance: 72.3 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Brooke St at Rocklea Railway, stop 47 to Surfers Paradise via Boggo Road station, platform 4, King George Square, 1c, and Brisbane in around 3h 1m.

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