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How to get fromGold Coast to Northern Riversby bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Northern Rivers by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus164 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from 1210 Woodburn Coraki Rd to Northern Riverstaxi
    4h 48m
    $89–117

  2. Drive 180 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Northern Riverscar180 km
    2h 46m
    $35–50

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain32
    3. Take the taxi from Casino Station to Northern Riverstaxi
    6h 7m
    $122–282

  4. Bus, taxi via Reardons Lane After Casuarina Dr

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus164 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Reardons Lane After Casuarina Dr to Northern Riverstaxi
    5h 7m
    $109–137

  5. Bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to WoodburnbusPm11
    2. Take the taxi from Woodburn to Northern Riverstaxi
    6h 12m
    $135–179

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Northern Rivers. However, you can take the bus to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St, take the line 695 bus to 1210 Woodburn Coraki Rd, then take the taxi to Northern Rivers. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Roma Street, walk to Roma Street Station, take the train to Casino Station, then take the taxi to Northern Rivers.

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