What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest is to fly and train which costs $130 - $330 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $130 - $330.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross Station and Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 8m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Gold Coast and Diggers Rest is 1389 km. The road distance is 1669.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 8m and costs $140 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Diggers Rest train from?

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest is to train via Sydney which takes 30h 8m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 30h 36m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Diggers Rest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Diggers Rest is 1669 km. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Gold Coast to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 290+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

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

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

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Fly Gold Coast Airport to Melbourne Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OOL - MEL
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Diggers Rest Stationtrain
5h 33m
$130–326
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Avalon Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane OOL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
6h 48m
$122–626
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain 623 / ...
30h 8m
$142–508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
30h 36m
$263–507
Drive 1,669.5 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Diggers Restcar 1,669.5 km
17h 43m
$296–427
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNE - MEL
7h 14m
$174–362
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BNK - MEL
8h 5m
$170–392
Bus via Cabramatta
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Pm11
2. Take the bus from Liverpool to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
30h 41m
$221–275
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
2d 6h
$2,608–3,708

Gold Coast to Diggers Rest by tram and train

14Weekly Services

30h 8mAverage Duration

$142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,389 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Diggers Rest Station via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Southern Cross, Southern Cross Station, and Footscray Station in around 30h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way via Central Station, Sydney Central Station, Melbourne, Southern Cross Station, Essendon Station, and Essendon Station/Russell St in around 30h 36m.

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