How to get from East Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus?

From East Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus

To get from East Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Mater Hill Station, Platform 2 station to Boggo Road Station, Platform 6 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R771 bus and finally take the 740 bus from Nerang Station, Stop A station to Slatyer Ave at Ferry Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

146minA$3.47
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - R771R771
Bus - 740740
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from Mater Hill Station, Platform 2

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mater Hill Station, Platform 2
    ID 019063
    1.24 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    UQ Lakes Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 6
    ID 010796
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R771R771
    Wait for bus
    R771
    Nerang Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop A
    ID 320915
    60 min
  • 7
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Surfers Paradise
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slatyer Ave at Ferry Road
    ID 319464
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gold Coast
    Walk to
    Gold Coast
    Bundall Road
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus and train

To get from East Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRP train from South Bank Station station to Park Road Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R771 bus and finally take the 740 bus from Nerang Station, Stop A station to Slatyer Ave at Ferry Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

147minA$3.47
Walk to train station
Train - AIRPAIRP
Bus - R771R771
Bus - 740740
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from South Bank Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Bank Station
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - AIRPAIRP
    Wait for train
    AIRP
    Park Road Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Road Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R771R771
    Wait for bus
    R771
    Nerang Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop A
    ID 320915
    60 min
  • 7
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Surfers Paradise
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slatyer Ave at Ferry Road
    ID 319464
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gold Coast
    Walk to
    Gold Coast
    Bundall Road
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Brisbane to Gold Coast

The distance between East Brisbane, Brisbane and Gold Coast, Brisbane is approximately 82.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Brisbane

East Brisbane is located at East Brisbane, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Stanley St at Stanley Street East, Stop 10.

Train stations close to East Brisbane:

  • Park Road Station
  • Coorparoo Station

Bus stations close to East Brisbane:

  • Stanley St at Stanley Street East, Stop 10
  • Jurgens St at Woolloongabba, Stop E
  • Stanley St at Jurgens Street, Stop F

Ferry stations close to East Brisbane:

  • Sydney Street Ferry Terminal
  • Maritime Museum Ferry Terminal
  • Dockside Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Gold Coast, Brisbane

Gold Coast is located at Bundall Road, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Bundall Rd at City Of Gold Coast.

Bus stations close to Gold Coast:

  • Bundall Rd at City Of Gold Coast
  • Home Of the Arts (Hota)
  • Bundall Rd at Pisa Court

Related Routes

From East Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus and train

To get from East Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRP train from South Bank Station station to Park Road Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R771 bus and finally take the 740 bus from Nerang Station, Stop A station to Slatyer Ave at Ferry Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

147minA$3.47
Walk to train station
Train - AIRPAIRP
Bus - R771R771
Bus - 740740
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from South Bank Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Bank Station
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - AIRPAIRP
    Wait for train
    AIRP
    Park Road Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Road Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R771R771
    Wait for bus
    R771
    Nerang Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop A
    ID 320915
    60 min
  • 7
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Surfers Paradise
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Slatyer Ave at Ferry Road
    ID 319464
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gold Coast
    Walk to
    Gold Coast
    Bundall Road
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Brisbane to Gold Coast?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line R771, Bus line 740.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Brisbane to Gold Coast?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line AIRP, Bus line R771, Bus line 740.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Brisbane and Gold Coast in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane?

    The 66 bus line goes from Mater Hill Station, Platform 2 station near East Brisbane to UQ Lakes Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till UQ Lakes Station station near Gold Coast in Brisbane

  • How long does it take to travel from East Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane by bus?

    The total travel time between East Brisbane and Gold Coast in Brisbane by bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Brisbane to get to Gold Coast in Brisbane?

    Get on the 66 bus from the Mater Hill Station, Platform 2 stop near East Brisbane in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Brisbane and Gold Coast in Brisbane?

    Get off the bus at the UQ Lakes Station stop, which is closest to Gold Coast in Brisbane.

  • How much is the bus fare from East Brisbane to Gold Coast?

    The ride from East Brisbane to Gold Coast costs A$3.47.

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