What is the cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $170 - $260 and takes 21h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $170 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Whitsunday Islands and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Whitsunday Islands and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast?

The distance between Whitsunday Islands and Gold Coast is 995 km. The road distance is 1214 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 19h 30m and costs $120 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast bus from?

Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where do I catch the Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast train from?

Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.

Train, bus or fly from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast is to train which takes 19h 30m and costs $120 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 21h 24m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $750 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast train arrive?

Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast is 1214 km. It takes approximately 14h 14m to drive from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast.

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

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Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

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Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
4h 9m
$174–590
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
19h 30m
$125–4,017
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
21h 24m
$175–252
Drive 1,214 km
1. Drive from Bowen to Gold Coastcar 1,214 km
14h 14m
$217–314
Fly Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
4h 9m
$235–872
Fly Great Barrier Reef Airport to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane HTI - OOL
5h 32m
$424–748
Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PPP - OOL
6h 12m
$330–999
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
22h 48m
$203–448

Whitsunday Islands to Gold Coast by bus and foot

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Distance: 995 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Port of Airlie to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Proserpine station, Proserpine, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 19h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane in around 21h 24m.

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