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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Mapleton is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Mapleton is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Mapleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Mapleton. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Obi Obi Rd at Delicia Road via Brisbane Roma Street, Maple St near Myall St and Nambour station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Mapleton?

The distance between Gold Coast and Mapleton is 201 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Mapleton without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $4.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Gold Coast to Mapleton, including transfers.

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

Gold Coast to Mapleton bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Mapleton?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Mapleton is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Mapleton bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Mapleton bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Mapleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Mapleton is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Gold Coast to Mapleton.

Where can I stay near Mapleton?

There are 938+ hotels available in Mapleton.

Gold Coast to Mapleton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Mapleton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2Brna / ...
5h 46m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to CooroyPm16
8h 10m
$54–77
Drive 183.3 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Mapleton183.3 km
2h 17m
$36–52

Gold Coast to Mapleton by tram, train, and bus

17Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.9 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Obi Obi Rd at Delicia Road via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Nambour station, platform 2, and Nambour station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Obi Obi Rd at Delicia Road via Brisbane Roma Street, Cooroy, Maple St near Myall St, and Nambour station in around 8h 10m.

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