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How to Travel from

Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast

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Schedule

Gold Coast → Sunshine Coast

00:56
Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Gold Coast - Helensvale Station, Platform 4 - Brisbane - Landsborough - Sunshine Coast 4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 36 min
05:32
Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Gold Coast - Sunshine Coast
Start
Walk to Florida Gardens station, Duration: 5 min
01:01
Florida Gardens station
Duration: 40 min
01:41
Helensvale
GC Light Rail
Walk to Helensvale, Duration: 44 sec
01:53
Helensvale
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
02:57
Roma Street
Varsity Lakes - Airport
Walk to Roma Street, Duration: 24 sec
03:03
Roma Street
Duration: 1 hours 25 min
04:28
Landsborough station
Ipswich - Nambour
Walk to Landsborough station, Duration: 1 min
04:37
Landsborough station
Duration: 51 min
05:28
Aerodrome Rd at Maud Street
Maroochydore - Landsborough via University
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
00:49
Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Gold Coast - Brisbane - Landsborough - Sunshine Coast 5 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 43 min
05:32
Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Gold Coast - Sunshine Coast
Start
Walk to Florida Gardens station, Duration: 5 min
00:54
Florida Gardens station
Duration: 4 min
00:59
Broadbeach South
GC Light Rail
Walk to Broadbeach South, Duration: 35 sec
01:06
Broadbeach South
Duration: 27 min
01:33
Robina station
Broadbeach South station - Robina via Robina Wood
Walk to Robina station, Duration: 1 min
01:42
Robina station
Duration: 1 hours 15 min
02:57
Roma Street
Varsity Lakes - Airport
Walk to Roma Street, Duration: 24 sec
03:03
Roma Street
Duration: 1 hours 25 min
04:28
Landsborough station
Ipswich - Nambour
Walk to Landsborough station, Duration: 1 min
04:37
Landsborough station
Duration: 51 min
05:28
Aerodrome Rd at Maud Street
Maroochydore - Landsborough via University
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
00:56
Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Gold Coast - Brisbane - Landsborough - Sunshine Coast 5 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 36 min
05:32
Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Gold Coast - Sunshine Coast
Start
Walk to Florida Gardens station, Duration: 5 min
01:01
Florida Gardens station
Duration: 4 min
01:06
Broadbeach South
GC Light Rail
Walk to Broadbeach South, Duration: 32 sec
01:17
Broadbeach South
Duration: 20 min
01:37
Nerang station
Broadbeach - Nerang Station
Walk to Nerang, Duration: 3 min
01:47
Nerang
Duration: 1 hours 10 min
02:57
Roma Street
Varsity Lakes - Airport
Walk to Roma Street, Duration: 24 sec
03:03
Roma Street
Duration: 1 hours 25 min
04:28
Landsborough station
Ipswich - Nambour
Walk to Landsborough station, Duration: 1 min
04:37
Landsborough station
Duration: 51 min
05:28
Aerodrome Rd at Maud Street
Maroochydore - Landsborough via University
WALK, Duration: 4 min
Finish
01:26
Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Gold Coast - Helensvale Station, Platform 4 - Brisbane - Sunshine Coast 4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 24 min
05:50
Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Gold Coast - Sunshine Coast
Start
Walk to Florida Gardens station, Duration: 5 min
01:31
Florida Gardens station
Duration: 40 min
02:11
Helensvale
GC Light Rail
Walk to Helensvale, Duration: 44 sec
02:23
Helensvale
Duration: 1 hours 4 min
03:27
Roma Street
Varsity Lakes - Airport
Walk to Brisbane, Duration: 3 min
04:00
Brisbane
Duration: 1 hours 30 min
05:30
Mooloolaba - Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Domestic Airport To Freight - Cairns - Courier Xx
Walk to Walan St near Bahlaka St, Duration: 1 sec
05:34
Walan St near Bahlaka St
Duration: 15 min
05:49
First Ave near George St
Caloundra - Maroochydore via Mooloolaba, Kawana
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
01:48
Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Gold Coast - Brisbane - Sunshine Coast 4 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 2 min
05:50
Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Gold Coast - Sunshine Coast
Start
Walk to Florida Gardens station, Duration: 5 min
01:53
Florida Gardens station
Duration: 19 min
02:13
Southport
GC Light Rail
Walk to Southport - Gold Coast, Duration: 9 min
02:30
Southport - Gold Coast
Duration: 1 hours
03:30
Brisbane
Sydney To Brisbane
Transfer in Brisbane, 30 min
04:00
Brisbane
Duration: 1 hours 30 min
05:30
Mooloolaba - Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Domestic Airport To Freight - Cairns - Courier Xx
Walk to Walan St near Bahlaka St, Duration: 1 sec
05:34
Walan St near Bahlaka St
Duration: 15 min
05:49
First Ave near George St
Caloundra - Maroochydore via Mooloolaba, Kawana
WALK, Duration: 1 min
Finish
01:48
Gold Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Gold Coast - Brisbane - Sunshine Coast 3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 11 min
05:59
Sunshine Coast (Queensland, Australia)
Route details
Transfers in the direction Gold Coast - Sunshine Coast
Start
Walk to Florida Gardens station, Duration: 5 min
01:53
Florida Gardens station
Duration: 19 min
02:13
Southport
GC Light Rail
Walk to Southport - Gold Coast, Duration: 9 min
02:30
Southport - Gold Coast
Duration: 1 hours
03:30
Brisbane
Sydney To Brisbane
Transfer in Brisbane, 30 min
04:00
Brisbane
Duration: 1 hours 40 min
05:40
Maroochydore - Sunshine Coast
Brisbane Domestic Airport To Freight - Cairns - Courier Xx
WALK, Duration: 19 min
Finish

Five ways to Travel from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Fortitude
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.82–$5.47
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Nambour
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.63
Train from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.27–$1.91
Train from Fortitude Valley station, platform 4 to Landsborough
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.20–$5.98
Bus from Landsborough station, stop A to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.04–$2.93
Bus from Maroochydore station, platform 2 to David
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.16

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.26–$27.98
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Mooloolaba
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$30.53

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$22.90
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$24.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to tram and train and bus and line 620 bus which costs $10.87 - $16.30 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $23.91 - $36.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr via Brisbane Roma Street, Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library and Maroochydore station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The distance between Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 209 km. The road distance is 199.6 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $41.30 - $52.17 .

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus from?

Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Train, bus or fly from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $41.30 - $52.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $43.48 and takes 5h 30m. There are no good options to fly between Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region).

Where does the Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region)?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast (Region).

Where can I stay near Sunshine Coast (Region)?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region). Prices start at $84.10 per night.
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