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

The cheapest way to get from Marcoola to Gold Coast is to train via Landsborough station, stop A which costs $5 and takes 5h 48m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Marcoola and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Marcoola to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Marcoola to Gold Coast?

The distance between Marcoola and Gold Coast is 208 km. The road distance is 184.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Marcoola to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $50 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Marcoola to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

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

Train or bus from Marcoola to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Marcoola to Gold Coast is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $50 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Marcoola to Gold Coast bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Marcoola to Gold Coast?

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

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2621+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
4h 14m
$54–64
Train via Landsborough station, stop A
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
5h 48m
$4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
5h 45m
$42–72
Drive 184.5 km
1. Drive from Marcoola to Gold Coastcar 184.5 km
2h 15m
$34–48

Marcoola to Gold Coast by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marcoola to Gold Coast.

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Distance: 208 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a vehicle from Marcoola to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Nambour station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from David Low Way at Lorraine Avenue to Surfers Paradise via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane in around 5h 45m.

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