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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Townsville to Gold Coast

Composite routes from Townsville to Gold Coast

Cheapest
17 h 41 min
Car
1444 km.
from $79
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

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.15–$4.46

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
22h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Bus from Townsville to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Surfers
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$652.17

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$869.57

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Townsville Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$380.43–$869.57

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Roma
Ave. Duration:
19h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$3,055.14

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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