There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Failford by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Bay164 / ...
- Take the train from Casino Station to Taree Station34 / ...
11h 47m$54–208Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma StreetVlbr / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station32
13h 24m$50–218Bus via Taree (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to TareeSydney
12h 1m$95–203Drive 545.8 km
- Drive from Gold Coast to Failford545.8 km
5h 47m$104–150Fly, bus
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)OOL - NTL
- Take the bus from Heatherbrae to Nabiac
9h 2m$146–498Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to NabiacPm11
12h 24m$87–120
Gold Coast to Failford by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Failford is to bus and train which costs $50 - $210 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Failford is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs $100 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Failford. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Failford Rd At Willow Point Rd via Taree Public School, Macquarie St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Failford is 612 km. The road distance is 545.8 km.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Failford without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 47m and costs $50 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Gold Coast to Failford, including transfers.
Gold Coast to Failford bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
The best way to get from Gold Coast to Failford is to bus via Taree which takes 12h 1m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $220 and takes 13h 24m.
Gold Coast to Failford bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Taree station.
Failford is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 5:15 PM in Gold Coast and 6:15 PM in Failford.
What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Failford, NSW, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Failford Rd At Willow Point Rd via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Taree Station, and Taree Public School, Macquarie St in around 13h 24m.
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–400
- Website
- flypelican.com.au
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Newcastle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $60–80
- Sleeper
- $160–180
Train from Roma Street Station to Taree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–210
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $75–100
- Sleeper
- $180–210
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Taree
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $130–200
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Heatherbrae to Nabiac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Nabiac
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Failford is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Gold Coast to Failford.
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