How to get from Brisbane to Gold Coast
4 ways, 71 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 1h 34m | A$9–12 estimated |
| Trainfastest | 1h | A$132–190 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 34m | A$135–180 estimated |
| Bus | 2h 12m | A$9–25 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:01 → 10:182h 17m · 2 changesThompson Bus Services R586A$9–25
- 08:24 → 09:241h · directQueensland Rail BNVLA$132–190
- 08:35 → 10:482h 13m · 2 changesThompson Bus Services R586A$9–25
- 08:54 → 09:541h · directQueensland Rail BNVLA$132–190
- 09:07 → 11:192h 12m · 2 changesThompson Bus Services R586A$9–25
- 09:24 → 10:241h · directQueensland Rail BNVLA$132–190
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Gold Coast?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h door to door. The straight-line distance is 71 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Brisbane to Gold Coast?
- Drive is the cheapest, from A$9. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Brisbane to Gold Coast?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 4 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h. Fares run A$132–190 across classes.
- How much is the bus from Brisbane to Gold Coast?
- Buses take about 2h 12m and cost A$9–25 depending on operator and seat type. 4 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Gold Coast from Brisbane by road?
- About 78 km, roughly 1h 34m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$9–12; tolls and parking are extra.