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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola is to tram and train and line 615 bus and line 622 bus which costs $5 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Marcoola?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Marcoola. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Tamarindus St near Cycas St via Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Marcoola?

The distance between Gold Coast and Marcoola is 207 km. The road distance is 183.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $50 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Marcoola?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Marcoola bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Marcoola?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Marcoola is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Gold Coast to Marcoola.

Where can I stay near Marcoola?

There are 2443+ hotels available in Marcoola.

Gold Coast to Marcoola - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola by train, bus (Greyhound), car, tram, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Nambour station, platform 2train Brna / ...
4h 16m
$52–62
Tram, train, line 615 bus, line 622 bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
3. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
4. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore station, platform 2bus 615
5. Take the bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to Tamarindus St near Cycas Stbus 622
5h 22m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
4h 37m
$43–71
Drive 183.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Marcoolacar 183.8 km
2h 15m
$33–48

Gold Coast to Marcoola by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Marcoola.

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Distance: 207.5 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Marcoola via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Central station, platform 6, and Nambour station, platform 2 in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Tamarindus St near Cycas St via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, and Maroochydore station, platform 2 in around 4h 37m.

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