What is the cheapest way to get from Scotts Head to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Scotts Head to Gold Coast is to train which costs $40 - $190 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotts Head to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Scotts Head to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $100.

Is there a direct bus between Scotts Head and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotts Head to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Adin St Before Short St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Macksville Post Office, Cooper St and Coffs Harbour. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Scotts Head and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Scotts Head station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Macksville Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Scotts Head to Gold Coast?

The distance between Scotts Head and Gold Coast is 402 km. The road distance is 378.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotts Head to Gold Coast without a car is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 9h 11m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Scotts Head to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Scotts Head to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotts Head to Gold Coast bus from?

Scotts Head to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Macksville Post Office, Cooper St station.

Where do I catch the Scotts Head to Gold Coast train from?

Scotts Head to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Macksville Station.

Train or bus from Scotts Head to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Scotts Head to Gold Coast is to bus via Coffs Harbour which takes 9h 11m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $190 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Scotts Head to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Scotts Head to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Park Av Opp Little St station.

Where does the Scotts Head to Gold Coast train arrive?

Scotts Head to Gold Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Scotts Head to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotts Head to Gold Coast is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Scotts Head to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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

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Bus via Coffs Harbour
best
1. Take the bus from Macksville Post Office, Cooper St to Park Av Opp Little Stbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
9h 11m
$65–124
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Macksville Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
9h 49m
$41–187
Drive 378.7 km
1. Drive from Scotts Head to Gold Coastcar 378.7 km
4h 11m
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Macksville to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
9h 40m
$64–90
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Macksville Post Office, Cooper St to Park Av Opp Little Stbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
10h 2m
$55–94

Scotts Head to Gold Coast by bus

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Distance: 402.3 km
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Scotts Head, NSW, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Adin St Before Short St to Surfers Paradise via Macksville Post Office, Cooper St, Park Av Opp Little St, and Coffs Harbour in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adin St Before Short St to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Winifred St At Cooper St, Macksville Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 9h 49m.

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