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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Lara

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Transport providers

Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
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Firefly Express
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Greyhound Australia
Website
V-Line Buses
Website
Translink
Website
1h 3m
Every 15 minutes
$3.04–$4.35
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Transport for NSW
Website
14h 10m
Twice daily
$10.33–$28.26
131 500
131 500
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Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$34.78–$48.91
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
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Greyhound Australia
Website
15h 40m
3 times a day
$76.09–$184.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
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V-Line Buses
Website
1h 15m
Twice a week
$0.60–$8.15
+61 3 9662 2505
+61 3 9662 2505
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Jetstar
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Qantas
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Virgin Australia
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Jetstar
Website
2h 15m
Every day
$141.30–$445.65
Qantas
Website
2h 15m
Every day
$141.30–$445.65
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$103.26–$543.48
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$39.13–$152.17
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
Website
46 min
Every 30 minutes
$4.24–$5.98
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Website
2d 2h
Twice a week
$2,095.54–$2,717.33
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Lara is to train via Sydney which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 29h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Lara is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Lara?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Lara station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Lara Station/Hicks St via Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Lara?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Lara. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Lara via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Lara?

The distance between Gold Coast and Lara is 1412 km. The road distance is 1730.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Lara without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 29h 43m and costs $54.35 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Gold Coast to Lara, including transfers.

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

Gold Coast to Lara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Lara train from?

Gold Coast to Lara train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or fly from Gold Coast to Lara?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Lara is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $152.17 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $54.35 - $195.65 and takes 29h 43m.

Where does the Gold Coast to Lara bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Lara bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Central Station.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Lara?

Lara is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 16:33 in Gold Coast and 17:33 in Lara.

Where does the Gold Coast to Lara train arrive?

Gold Coast to Lara train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Lara?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Lara is 1731 km. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Gold Coast to Lara.

Where can I stay near Lara?

There are 245+ hotels available in Lara. Prices start at $61.22 per night.
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