How to travel from St Helens to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between St Helens and Gold Coast is around 1,769km (1,099 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from St Helens to Gold Coast by bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Gold CoastSt Helens if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$315($210)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$325($220)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Helens and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from St Helens to Gold Coast by bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$315 ($210) and will take around 5h 20m.

The distance between St Helens and Gold Coast is around 1,769km (1,099 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,554km (966 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from St Helens and Gold Coast by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from St Helens to Gold Coast is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$315 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between St Helens and Gold Coast is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$315 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Helens to Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Midland Hwy Opp. Perth Fire Station then fly from Launceston (LST) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 5h 20m.

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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Helens to Gold Coast is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$315 ($210).

How do I get from St Helens to Gold Coast

Compare travel optionsbetween St Helens and Gold Coast

Transport options from St Helens to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 20m
A$315($210)
twice daily1,769km (1,099 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
6h 50m
A$325($220)
twice daily1,914km (1,189 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