What is the travel distance from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Gold Coast is around 985 km (611 miles).

Bus Airlie Beach to Gold Coast from $203 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Airlie Beach to Gold Coast on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures for Airlie Beach to Gold Coast on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	12:15pm	Airlie Beach	1d	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Fastest
Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 3:05 PM AEST.

Get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, and with fares starting at just $214, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d Average Duration

983 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,364 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2364 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $214

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast by bus

What is the travel distance from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?
The distance between Airlie Beach and Gold Coast is around 985 km (611 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$205

11-25

$337

Today

No data

11-27

$298

11-28

$429

11-29

No data

11-30

No data

12-01

$203

The cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $203

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $203 to $517 for a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $203 which is on 2025-12-01.