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How to get from South Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRP train from South Brisbane 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 9 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

129minA$3.47
Walk to train station
Train - AIRPAIRP
Bus - R771R771
Bus - 740740
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from South Brisbane Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Brisbane Station
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - AIRPAIRP
    Wait for train
    AIRP
    Park Road Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Road Station
    4 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

By bus, light rail and train

To get from South Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the AIRP train from South Brisbane Station station to Park Road Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R772 bus and finally take the G:LINK light rail from Helensvale Station station to Cypress Avenue Station 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 - R772R772
Light rail - G:LINKG:LINK
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from South Brisbane Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Brisbane Station
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - AIRPAIRP
    Wait for train
    AIRP
    Park Road Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Road Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R772R772
    Wait for bus
    R772
    Helensvale Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensvale Station - Country Club Dr
    ID 320404
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light rail - G:LINKG:LINK
    Wait for light rail
    G:LINK
    Broadbeach South
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cypress Avenue Station
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gold Coast
    Walk to
    Gold Coast
    Bundall Road
    2.12 km • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Brisbane to Gold Coast

The distance between South Brisbane, Brisbane and Gold Coast, Brisbane is approximately 81.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Brisbane

South Brisbane is located at South Brisbane, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Stanley St at Gallery Of Modern Art.

Train stations close to South Brisbane:

  • South Brisbane Station
  • Roma Street Station

Bus stations close to South Brisbane:

  • Stanley St at Gallery Of Modern Art
  • Adelaide Street Stop 17 Near George St
  • Adelaide Street Stop 47 Near George St

Ferry stations close to South Brisbane:

  • North Quay Ferry Terminal
  • South Bank Ferry Terminal
  • Qut Gardens Point 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

By bus, light rail and train

To get from South Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one light rail line: take the AIRP train from South Brisbane Station station to Park Road Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R772 bus and finally take the G:LINK light rail from Helensvale Station station to Cypress Avenue Station 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 - R772R772
Light rail - G:LINKG:LINK
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from South Brisbane Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Brisbane Station
    250 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - AIRPAIRP
    Wait for train
    AIRP
    Park Road Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Road Station
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R772R772
    Wait for bus
    R772
    Helensvale Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Helensvale Station - Country Club Dr
    ID 320404
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light rail - G:LINKG:LINK
    Wait for light rail
    G:LINK
    Broadbeach South
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cypress Avenue Station
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gold Coast
    Walk to
    Gold Coast
    Bundall Road
    2.12 km • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line AIRP, Bus line R771, Bus line 740.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line AIRP, Bus line R772, Bus line G:LINK.

  • Is there a direct train between South Brisbane and Gold Coast in Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane?

    The AIRP train line goes from South Brisbane Station station near South Brisbane to Park Road Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Gold Coast station near Gold Coast in Brisbane

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

    The total travel time between South Brisbane and Gold Coast in Brisbane by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Brisbane to get to Gold Coast in Brisbane?

    Get on the AIRP train from the South Brisbane Station station near South Brisbane in Brisbane.

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

    Get off the train at the Gold Coast stop, which is closest to Gold Coast in Brisbane.

  • How much is the train fare from South Brisbane to Gold Coast?

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

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