What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast is to line 620 bus and line 615 bus and train and tram which costs $5 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Mount Coolum and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast?

The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Gold Coast is 207 km. The road distance is 191.5 km.

How do I travel from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $50 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast bus from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast train from?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast train arrive?

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Fortitude Valley station, platform 3.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 3train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
4h 12m
$53–62
Line 620 bus, line 615 bus, train, tram
cheapest
1. Take the bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Maroochydore station, platform 1bus 620 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 1 to Landsborough station, stop Abus 615
3. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
4. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
5h 56m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Au001 / ...
5h 54m
$26–44
Drive 191.5 km
1. Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coastcar 191.5 km
2h 18m
$35–50

Sunshine Coast (Region) to Gold Coast by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 207.5 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Nambour station, platform 2, Fortitude Valley station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, River Esplanade, Mooloolaba, and Brisbane in around 5h 54m.

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