How To Get From Gold Coast Airport To Brisbane – All Possible Ways

Last updated on August 5th, 2022 at 03:58 am

We will write how to get from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane. The distance from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane is 100 kilometers. The travel time from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane is around 1 hour and 15 minutes by taxi and $200 AUD and 1 hour and 30 minutes by shuttle bus from Gold Coast to Brisbane.

The cheapest way from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane is by bus plus train for $20 AUD. It will take 2 hours travel time by bus from Goald Coast airport to Brisbane city center. Click here to book online Moreton Island Day Trip

You can also rent a car in Gold Coast airport or get a private transfer. Read here how to get from Gold Coast airport to city center, Gold Coast airport to Broadbeach, Gold Coast airport to Byron Bay, Brisbane airport to Gold Coast, Brisbane airport to Surfers Paradise and Brisbane airport to city center

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WHERE TO STAY IN BRISBANE

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Brisbane. Where you can sleep in a dorm room or a room from $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD. 

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GOLD COAST TO BRISBANE

BUS GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO BRISBANE (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane is by bus plus train. There is no direct bus from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane. You will have to get the TransLink Bus Number 760 and transfer to the train at Varsity Lakes Station going to Brisbane Central.

The travel time by bus from Goald Coast airport to Varsity Lakes Station is around 30 minutes. The bus fare from Goald Coast to Varsity Lakes Station is $4 AUD. You can check here Bus Number 760 route and schedule!

The train from Varsity Lakes Station to Brisbane will take 1 hour and 20 minutes. The train fare from Varsity Lakes Station to Brisbane is around $16 AUD.

The total travel time by bus and train from Goald Coast airport to Brisbane is around 2 hours. The bus fare plus train from Goald Coast to Brisbane is around $20 AUD.

BRISBANE GO CARD

The Go Card costs $10 AUD that you can refund and you will have to top up. You will get discount 20-30% in the transportation around Brisbane and Gold Coast. You can also get a day pass unlimited transportation with Go Card around Brisbane and Gold Coast for $10 AUD.

SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE FROM GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO BRISBANE

The shuttle bus schedule from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane is running a few times per day. You can buy at the ticket counter at the airport or booking online in advance.

The shuttle bus travel time from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane is around 1 hour and 30 minutes depending on the traffic. The shared shuttle bus fare from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane is $44 AUD for one way for adults and $32 AUD for children.

TAXI FROM GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO BRISBANE

If you go from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane by taxi is the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 1 hour and 15 minutes. The taxi fare from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane is around $200 AUD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depending on traffic and your final destination.

UBER FROM GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO BRISBANE

If you are ordering Uber in Gold Coast you should know that prices are similar than taxi. You can pre book with Uber app from your phone and going to the pick up point in the airport. Expect to pay around $200 AUD depending on your destination and time.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM GOLD COAST TO BRISBANE

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort after your flight to Gold Coast. Prices are around $200 AUD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $50 AUD per person.

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RENTING A CAR IN GOLD COAST AIRPORT

There are many options for renting a car in Gold Coast’s airport. It’s the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Brisbane. It will take you 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to Brisbane from the airport with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar available in the airport. Prices can be around $40-50 AUD per day.

Car rental option can be great if you are traveling with a few people or a lot of luggage and planning to visit places around Gold Coast and countryside beaches.

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BEST WAY GOLD COAST AIRPORT TO BRISBANE

If you ask me the best way from Gold Coast airport to Brisbane I would choose by shared shuttle bus since a single ticket will cost around $42 AUD and it will take 1 hour and 30 minutes and you can buy at the ticket counter too.

If you are on a budget you can get the regular Bus Number 760 plus the train. The total travle time from Goald Coast to Brisbane will be around 2 hours and the fare only $20 AUD.

If you are planning to move around Gold Coast and you are traveling with more people renting a car can be a great option especially if you rent an Airbnb outskirts of Gold Coast.

WHERE TO STAY IN BRISBANE

A lot of budget option is available for accommodation in Brisbane. Where you can sleep in a dorm room or a room from $25 USD while you can stay in a budget hotel for as low as $60-80 USD. There are so many to choose from depending on what type and how luxurious you want your stay to be starting from $150 USD. 

Book your accommodations in Brisbane through Agoda or Booking.

BUDGET TRAVEL AUSTRALIA

For food budget travel in Australia we have to say it’s expensive going to restaurants and bars. You can get meals $15 USD per person in a local restaurant. You will go down your budget if you cook your meals in your hotel or Airbnb in Australia.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT AUSTRALIA

If you travel to Australia you should know that Summer season is from December to February and you will find the hottest weather. Winter season is from June to August and temperatures don’t usually go lower than 10 degrees. It even rains during winter in Australia. Autumn and Spring are the best season to travel Australia where you will find the weather not so hot and not so cold.

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ATMS AND CASH IN AUSTRALIA

Australian dollar currency rates are little bit slower than American dollar. At that time $1 USD = $1.30 AUD. There are  ATM’s everywhere to withdraw money from. And if you need to exchange money, you will find banks to do it with.

Australian dollar bills always look like they are new. In all the countries that I have visited so far, it’s my favorite currency. When you touch the bills, they look great and not very old like in the other countries.

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