How far is Gold Coast from Airlie Beach by coach?

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

Is there a way to reach Gold Coast from Airlie Beach without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Airlie Beach to Gold Coast from £109 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:00	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	08:20	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	CheapestFastest
	Bus	21:00	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	08:20	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	08:20	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	12:15	Airlie Beach	1d	12:15	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	08:20	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	21:00	Airlie Beach	1d 11h	08:20	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 15:05 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 £116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d Average duration

610 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Based on 2362 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at £116

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

How far is Gold Coast from Airlie Beach by coach?
The distance between Airlie Beach and Gold Coast by coach is approximately 611 miles (985 km).
Is there a way to reach Gold Coast from Airlie Beach without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£111

25/11

£182

Today

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27/11

£161

28/11

£231

29/11

No data

30/11

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01/12

£109

The cheapest trip from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £109

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 £109 to £278 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 £109, which is on 2025-12-01.