What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast?

The distance between Northern Rivers and Gold Coast is 188 km. The road distance is 176.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $40 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Can I drive from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Rivers to Gold Coast is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2682+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Northern Rivers to Gold Coast - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Duke St At Myall Ck Rd to Military Rd After Industry Drbus S344
2. Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock Stbus 163 / ...
4h 44m
$44–64
Drive 176.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Northern Rivers to Gold Coastcar 176.3 km
2h 53m
$32–46
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Casino Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 12m
$129–279
Bus via Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Duke St At Myall Ck Rd to Military Rd After Industry Drbus S344
2. Take the bus from Lismore Southern Cross University to Gold Coast Airportbus
5h 10m
$85–103
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Woodburntaxi
2. Take the bus from Woodburn to Surfers Paradisebus Pm12
6h 12m
$143–178

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northern Rivers to Gold Coast.

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Distance: 187.7 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Northern Rivers to Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St via Duke St At Myall Ck Rd, Military Rd After Industry Dr, Southern Cross University, Rifle Range Rd, Molesworth St After Conway St, and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St in around 4h 44m.

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