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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Ararat

Composite routes from Gold Coast to Ararat

Cheapest
20 h 33 min
Car
1733 km.
from $95
Other
8 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
1422 km.
from $152.12
32 h 11 min
1422 km.
from $119.02
32 h 25 min
1422 km.
from $353.22
9 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
1422 km.
from $253.13
10 h 1 min
Train, Plane
1422 km.
from $175.11
11 h 7 min
Train, Plane
1422 km.
from $297.86
11 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
1422 km.
from $182.59
2 d 8 h 43 min
1422 km.
from $3462.85

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 4
Translink
Website
Transport for NSW
Website
Firefly Express
Website
Greyhound Australia
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
Call
Firefly Express
Website
11h 15m
Once daily
$34.78–$48.91
1300 730 740
1300 730 740
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
15h 40m
3 times a day
$76.09–$184.78
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$70.65–$510.87
Qantas
Website
2h 17m
Every day
$70.65–$652.17
Virgin Australia
Website
2h 20m
Every day
$103.26–$543.48
Train operators
Found: 4
NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
V/Line
Website
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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NSW TrainLink XPT
Website
10h 50m
Twice daily
$39.13–$152.17
131 500
131 500
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V/Line
Website
1h 51m
4 times a day
$4.57–$6.52
1800 800 007
1800 800 007
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
Website
3h 28m
Twice a week
$20.65–$54.35
1800 703 357
1800 703 357
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
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)
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Ararat is to train via Sydney which costs $54.35 - $250 and takes 32h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Ararat is to fly and train which takes 8h 29m and costs $76.09 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Ararat?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Ararat station. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Ararat station via Central Station and Southern Cross Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Ararat?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Ararat. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Ararat via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station, Central Station and Southern Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 11m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Ararat?

The distance between Gold Coast and Ararat is 1561 km. The road distance is 1860 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Ararat without a car is to train via Sydney which takes 32h 11m and costs $54.35 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Gold Coast to Ararat, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Ararat?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Ararat is to train via Sydney which takes 32h 11m and costs $54.35 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $413.04 and takes 32h 25m. There are no good options to train between Gold Coast to Ararat.

Where does the Gold Coast to Ararat bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Ararat?

Ararat is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 16:32 in Gold Coast and 17:32 in Ararat.

Where does the Gold Coast to Ararat train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Ararat?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Ararat is 1860 km. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Gold Coast to Ararat.

Where can I stay near Ararat?

There are 26+ hotels available in Ararat. Prices start at $53.80 per night.
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