What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport is to bus which costs $12 - $20 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $15 - $23.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Brisbane Airport. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Brisbane Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Brisbane Airport station. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at International Airport Station via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport?

The distance between Gold Coast and Brisbane Airport is 94 km. The road distance is 86.6 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs $12 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport?

The bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airport takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport bus from?

Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport train from?

Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1.

Where does the Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Airport station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport train arrive?

Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport.

Where can I stay near Brisbane Airport?

There are 2476+ hotels available in Brisbane Airport.

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport by bus, tram, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airportbus Au001 / ...
1h 52m
$12–20
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain Vlbd
2h 24m
$21–29
Drive 86.6 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Brisbane Airportcar 86.6 km
1h 2m
$16–23

Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport by tram and train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.7 km
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Brisbane Airport, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $12–20 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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