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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Gold Coast

Composite routes from Townsville to Gold Coast

Cheapest
16 h 35 min
Car
1410 km.
from $77
Other
4 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1181 km.
from $235.83
21 h 2 min
1182 km.
from $1577.96
25 h 21 min
Bus, Train
1181 km.
from $129.28
25 h 25 min
1182 km.
from $281.76

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 3
Translink
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Translink
Website
1h 29m
Every 30 minutes
$14.13–$19.57
13 12 30
13 12 30
Call
Greyhound Australia
Website
23h
Twice daily
$130.43–$326.09
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
22h 40m
Once daily
$97.83–$141.30
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 3
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 52m
Every day
$130.43–$652.17
Qantas
Website
1h 54m
Every day
$130.43–$652.17
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 57m
Every day
$163.04–$597.83
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
19h 4m
4 times a week
$42.39–$3,055.14
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Gold Coast is to bus and train which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 25h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Gold Coast is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Townsville and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Townsville and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.

How far is it from Townsville to Gold Coast?

The distance between Townsville and Gold Coast is 1216 km. The road distance is 1546 km.

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

The best way to get from Townsville to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 21h 2m and costs $46.74 - $3152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Townsville to Gold Coast, including transfers.

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

Townsville to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.

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

Townsville to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.

Train, bus or fly from Townsville to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Townsville to Gold Coast is to train which takes 21h 2m and costs $46.74 - $3152.17 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $456.52 and takes 5h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $347.83 and takes 25h 25m.

Where does the Townsville to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Townsville to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Townsville to Gold Coast train arrive?

Townsville to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Townsville to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Gold Coast is 1546 km. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Townsville to Gold Coast.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2386+ hotels available in Gold Coast. Prices start at $83.05 per night.
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