What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast is to bus which costs $200 - $340 and takes 21h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Airlie Beach and Gold Coast?

No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Gold Coast is 1036 km. The road distance is 1171.6 km.

How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast without a car is to train which takes 19h 27m and costs $110 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Gold Coast bus from?

Airlie Beach to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Gold Coast train from?

Airlie Beach to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.

Train, bus or fly from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast is to train which takes 19h 27m and costs $110 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 21h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $360 - $1,100 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Gold Coast bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Gold Coast train arrive?

Airlie Beach to Gold Coast train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Gold Coast is 1172 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast.

How do I get a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast?

Book your Airlie Beach to Gold Coast bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2766+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Airlie Beach to Gold Coast - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromAirlie Beach to Gold Coast

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 8 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 46m
$206–680
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
19h 27m
$116–4,009
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
21h 31m
$201–333
Drive 1,171.6 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Gold Coastcar 1,171.6 km
13h 48m
$210–303
Fly Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 18m
$336–1,048
Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PPP - OOL
8h 12m
$368–1,052
Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 9m
$190–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
22h 37m
$203–448

Airlie Beach to Gold Coast by bus, foot, train, and tram

4Weekly Services

19h 27mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Airlie Beach to Gold Coast.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,036 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Airlie Beach Central to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Proserpine, Mill Street, Proserpine, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 19h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 21h 31m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.