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

The cheapest way to get from Colac to Gold Coast is to train and fly which costs $140 - $410 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colac to Gold Coast is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $140 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Colac and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Colac station to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Colac Station/Gellibrand St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Colac and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Colac station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Colac Station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.

How far is it from Colac to Gold Coast?

The distance between Colac and Gold Coast is 1525 km. The road distance is 1810.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Colac to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $210 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Colac to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Colac to Gold Coast bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Colac Station/Gellibrand St.

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

Colac to Gold Coast train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Colac Station.

Train or bus from Colac to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Colac to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 27h 45m and costs $210 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 31h 16m.

Where does the Colac to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Colac to Gold Coast bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Where does the Colac to Gold Coast train arrive?

Colac to Gold Coast train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Colac to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Colac to Gold Coast is 1811 km. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Colac to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2706+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Colac to Gold Coast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Colac to Gold Coast by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
6h 45m
$149–402
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
31h 16m
$146–514
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
27h 45m
$217–589
Drive 1,810.9 km
1. Drive from Colac to Gold Coastcar 1,810.9 km
19h 20m
$327–472
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
6h 40m
$147–620
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 25m
$188–379
Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Lara Stationtrain
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 21m
$176–527
Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
3. Take the bus from Ballina to Surfers Paradisebus
9h 46m
$197–450
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
32h 16m
$249–402

Colac to Gold Coast by bus

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27h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,524.6 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Surfers Paradise via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, and Central Station in around 27h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colac Station to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 31h 16m.

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