There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Robina Station, Stand E to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St174
4h 29m$16–28Drive 139.6 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Goonellabah139.6 km
1h 38m$28–40Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St164 / ...
5h 16m$18–28Bus #2
- Take the bus from Southport to LismorePm11
7h 31m$34–54
Helensvale to Goonellabah by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah is to bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which costs $17 - $28 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Goonellabah. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Discovery Drive and arriving at Ballina Rd After Rous Rd via Southport and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Helensvale and Goonellabah is 161 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Helensvale to Goonellabah, including transfers.
Helensvale to Goonellabah bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Southport station.
Helensvale to Goonellabah bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Goonellabah is 1h ahead of Helensvale. It is currently 5:30 AM in Helensvale and 6:30 AM in Goonellabah.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Goonellabah is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Helensvale to Goonellabah.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Goonellabah, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Robina Station, Stand E to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St twice daily. Tickets cost $13–20 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Robina Station, Stand E to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Southport to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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