What is the travel distance from Brisbane to Gold Coast?

It's about 72 km (45 miles) from Brisbane to Gold Coast.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brisbane to Gold Coast?

Buses departing from Cleveland - Toondah Harbour in Brisbane will take you to Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre in Gold Coast.

Bus Brisbane to Gold Coast from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Brisbane to Gold Coast on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	2h 5m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	2h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	3:20pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures for Brisbane to Gold Coast on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	2h 5m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	3:20pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures for Brisbane to Gold Coast on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	2h 5m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	2h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures for Brisbane to Gold Coast on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	2h 5m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	2h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures for Brisbane to Gold Coast on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	2h 5m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	2h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures for Brisbane to Gold Coast on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Fastest
Bus	10:10am	Brisbane Airport	2h 5m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	10:00am	BRISBANE DOMESTIC AIRPORT	2h 15m	12:15pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Brisbane Coach Terminal, Parkland Cres	1h 20m	8:20am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Gold Coast. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

76 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $42	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $28	Average Duration1h 38m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Brisbane and Gold Coast?

Stops in Brisbane

A
Cleveland - Toondah Harbour
Emmett Drive at Toondah Harbour Ferry, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia

Stops in Gold Coast

A
Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre
10 Beach Rd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia
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Greyhound Australia

4/52,367 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Customers have shared positive feedback about their experiences, highlighting the friendly and helpful drivers, comfortable seats, and efficient service. Many appreciated the punctuality of the buses as well. However, there were some mentions of delays in departure times and issues with onboard amenities like Wi-Fi not working consistently. Overall satisfaction remains high due to comfort and excellent customer care from staff members.

Greyhound Australia Brisbane Gold Coast recent customer reviews

Very comfortable seat and bus drivers are friendly and approachable. The only setback was coming to a seat where the previous passenger had left all his/her food wraps and empty cans behind - it was very disappointing

Tevita T.

November 25, 2025

This was the first time we travelled via Greyhound and had an excellent experience. The coach was clean and comfortable for long distance travel. The driver was friendly explained the ground-rules very clearly. We will recommend Greyhound to family and friends and will definitely use the service again.

Savita S.

July 7, 2025

Enjoyed the friendly service, on bus and at the station, comfy seats and aircon and having a toilet in the bus. Didn't enjoy the tap water not coming out for ages and the loud noise it made when it did and the sudden hot water that was too hot and the bin falling off easy.

Debbie M.

January 18, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Brisbane to Gold Coast by bus

What is the travel distance from Brisbane to Gold Coast?
It's about 72 km (45 miles) from Brisbane to Gold Coast.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Brisbane to Gold Coast?
Buses departing from Cleveland - Toondah Harbour in Brisbane will take you to Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre in Gold Coast.

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

$37

11-25

$27

Today

$40

11-27

$26

11-28

$24

11-29

$20

11-30

$20

12-01

$20

The cheapest trip from Brisbane to Gold Coast was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $40 for a bus ticket from Brisbane to Gold Coast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-30.