How to get from Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus?

From Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus

To get from Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from King George Square, 2e 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

141minA$3.47
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - R771R771
Bus - 740740
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from King George Square, 2e

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King George Square, 2e
    ID 010788
    230 m • 3 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
    13 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 Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus and train

To get from Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRP train from Central 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

138minA$3.47
Walk to train station
Train - AIRPAIRP
Bus - R771R771
Bus - 740740
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    300 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
    12 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 Brisbane to Gold Coast

The distance between Brisbane, Brisbane and Gold Coast, Brisbane is approximately 84.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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 Brisbane

Brisbane is located at Adelaide Street, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Adelaide Street Stop 18 at City Hall.

Train stations close to Brisbane:

  • Central Station
  • Roma Street Station

Bus stations close to Brisbane:

  • Adelaide Street Stop 18 at City Hall
  • Adelaide Street Stop 19 at City Hall
  • Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall

Ferry stations close to Brisbane:

  • South Bank Ferry Terminal
  • Riverside Ferry Terminal
  • North Quay 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 Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus and train

To get from Brisbane to Gold Coast in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AIRP train from Central 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 18 min. The ride fare is A$3.47.

138minA$3.47
Walk to train station
Train - AIRPAIRP
Bus - R771R771
Bus - 740740
Walk to Gold Coast
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    300 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
    12 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 Brisbane to Gold Coast?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line R771, Bus line 740.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line AIRP, Bus line R771, Bus line 740.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brisbane to Gold Coast?

    The 66 bus line goes from King George Square, 2e station near Brisbane in City 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 Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus?

    The total travel time between Brisbane in City and Gold Coast in Brisbane by bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the King George Square, 2e stop near Brisbane in City.

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

    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 Brisbane to Gold Coast?

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

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