From Toowoomba bus to Roma Street, platform 4, train to Nerang station, stop A, then line 740 bus to Thomas Dr near Parnoo St. 3 h 44 min $50. From Toowoomba train to Roma Street, platform 4, train to Nerang station, stop A, then line 740 bus to Surfers Paradise, Cypress Ave. 6 h 8 min $56. From Toowoomba drive to Gold Coast. 2 h 4 min $24.