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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Mooloolaba?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Mooloolaba via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba?

The distance between Gold Coast and Mooloolaba is 179 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $40 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Mooloolaba bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Mooloolaba is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba.

Where can I stay near Mooloolaba?

There are 1845+ hotels available in Mooloolaba.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Roma StreetPm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to MooloolabaPm16
3h 45m
$45–65
Train
cheapest
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 Landsborough station, platform 1Brna / ...
4h 25m
$4
Drive 173.7 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba173.7 km
2h 1m
$34–48
Bus via Banyo (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Domestic AirportBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to MooloolabaHervey Bay
5h 25m
$48–82

Gold Coast to Mooloolaba by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 45mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba via Brisbane Roma Street in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Walan St near Bahlaka St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 4h 25m.

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