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

The cheapest way to get from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast is to train which costs $4 and takes 4h 41m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Mooloolaba and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Mooloolaba and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast?

The distance between Mooloolaba and Gold Coast is 178 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Mooloolaba to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast is to bus which takes 4h and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Mooloolaba to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Mooloolaba to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast?

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

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2542+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Mooloolaba to Gold Coast - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast by bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to BrisbaneBrisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Surfers ParadisePm11
4h
$43–68
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1Bdvl / ...
4h 41m
$4
Drive 173.7 km
1. Drive from Mooloolaba to Gold Coast173.7 km
2h 2m
$34–50

Mooloolaba to Gold Coast by bus

7Weekly Buses

4hAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.6 km
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mooloolaba, River Esplanade to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 4h 41m.

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