How to travel from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Gold CoastSeventeen Seventy if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$285($190)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chermside Gympie Road then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$245($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance558km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$245 ($165) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$105 ($71).

The distance between Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (282 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast is to drive which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx A$105 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$245 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Miriam Vale, Brisbane Roma Street and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Queensland Rail Travel and Translink QLD run train services between Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton and Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Helensvale station platform 1. instead which will take 8h 10m.

The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast. The distance is around 558km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$355 ($240).

How do I get from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast

Compare travel optionsbetween Seventeen Seventy and Gold Coast

Transport options from Seventeen Seventy to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 10m
A$355($240)
twice daily593km (369 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
A$285($190)
once daily737km (458 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 40m
A$245($165)
once daily747km (464 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
A$105($71)
on demand558km (347 miles)

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Airports near Gold Coast

The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast