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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba Beach is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 8m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Mooloolaba Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba Beach. 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 Beach?

The distance between Gold Coast and Mooloolaba Beach is 178 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba Beach?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba Beach is to bus via Brisbane which takes 3h 45m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Mooloolaba Beach bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba Beach?

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

Where can I stay near Mooloolaba Beach?

There are 1887+ hotels available in Mooloolaba Beach.

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

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

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Bus via Brisbane
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
3h 45m
$44–65
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Brna / ...
5h 8m
$4
Drive 173.8 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Mooloolaba Beachcar 173.8 km
2h 2m
$33–48
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Domestic Airportbus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Mooloolababus Hervey Bay
5h 25m
$48–82

Gold Coast to Mooloolaba Beach by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 45mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.1 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Mooloolaba via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Mooloolaba, River Esplanade 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 5h 8m.

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