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 shuttle and fly which costs $140 - $450 and takes 6h 15m.

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 shuttle and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $140 - $450.

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 Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 51m.

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 2m.

How far is it from Colac to Gold Coast?

The distance between Colac and Gold Coast is 1513 km. The road distance is 1810.3 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 29h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 29h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $550 and takes 31h 2m.

Where does the Colac to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Colac to Gold Coast bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.

What is the time difference between Colac and Gold Coast?

Gold Coast is 1h behind Colac. It is currently 5:21 AM in Colac and 4:21 AM in Gold Coast.

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 1810 km. It takes approximately 19h 19m to drive from Colac to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2604+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Colac to Gold Coast - 8 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
6h 15m
$148–450
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 2m
$145–512
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colac Station/Gellibrand St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
29h 51m
Drive 1,810.3 km
1. Drive from Colac to Gold Coastcar 1,810.3 km
19h 19m
$344–497
Train, shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Geelong Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
7h 45m
$187–367
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
8h 10m
$178–480
Train, bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
4. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
9h 50m
$187–477
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colac Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus
31h 35m
$217–287

Colac to Gold Coast by train and tram

13Weekly Services

31h 2mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,512.6 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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 Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Central Station in around 29h 51m. 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 2m.

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