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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Cardwell is to bus which costs $210 - $320 and takes 28h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Cardwell is to train and fly and drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $170 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Cardwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Cardwell Brasenose Street via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Cardwell?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Cardwell. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Cardwell via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Cardwell?

The distance between Gold Coast and Cardwell is 1372 km. The road distance is 1570.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cardwell without a car is to train which takes 24h 41m and costs $75 - $5,500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Gold Coast to Cardwell, including transfers.

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

Gold Coast to Cardwell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

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

Gold Coast to Cardwell train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Cardwell?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Cardwell is to train which takes 24h 41m and costs $75 - $5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $320 and takes 28h 34m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Cardwell bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Cardwell bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Cardwell train arrive?

Gold Coast to Cardwell train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Cardwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Cardwell is 1571 km. It takes approximately 18h 27m to drive from Gold Coast to Cardwell.

Where can I stay near Cardwell?

There are nine+ hotels available in Cardwell.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cardwell by train, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), 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 to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, drive
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane BNE - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
7h 19m
$170–464
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Cardwelltrain Spirit of Queensland
24h 41m
$76–5,502
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus Pm16
28h 34m
$218–314
Drive 1,570.6 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Cardwellcar 1,570.6 km
18h 27m
$284–410
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Townsville Airport, drive
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane OOL - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Cardwellcar
9h 17m
$290–646
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Cairns, train
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain
10h 22m
$120–1,182
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
3. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain
11h 39m
$140–1,168
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Cardwellbus Cairns
29h 22m
$232–602

Gold Coast to Cardwell by tram and train

4Weekly Services

24h 41mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,371.8 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Cardwell via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 24h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Cardwell Brasenose Street via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 28h 34m.

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