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What is the best way to travel from Sydney to Gold Coast?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Buses to Gold Coast from Sydney. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
11h 30m
£34
£105
9
Flight
1h 20m
£30
£68
99

What is the cheapest way to reach Gold Coast from Sydney?

You can reach Gold Coast with just £30 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £34
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from £32
Sunday
from £34
Monday
from £113
Tuesday
from £30

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    19:20
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    08:05
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    19:20
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    07:25
    Gold Coast
    Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    21:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    12:30
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound Australia
    18h 30m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    12:30
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £132
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    15:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    16:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £76
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    15:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal
    16:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £77
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    14:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    15:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £80
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    14:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal
    15:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £94
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    15:45
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    16:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £95

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    06:10
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    06:30
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £32
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    21:45
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    22:05
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £32
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £35
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    15:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    16:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £35
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:35
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £71
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound Australia
    14h 30m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    08:30
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £80
  • Greyhound Australia
    14h 30m
    0
    21:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    11:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £134
  • Greyhound Australia
    11h 30m
    0
    22:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    09:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £134
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £135
  • Greyhound Australia
    17h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    12:30
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £140

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    19:20
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    07:25
    Gold Coast
    Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    19:20
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    08:05
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £141
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £66
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    09:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    09:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £74
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    08:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £77
  • IndiGo Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    IndiGo Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Air India Limited
    8h 20m
    0
    06:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal
    13:20
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Air India Limited
    Economy
    from £221

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    11:00
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £113

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £30
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    09:10
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    09:30
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £30
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £39
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    08:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £39
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    09:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    09:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £72
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 30m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    09:30
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £117
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 30m
    0
    21:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    12:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £117
  • Greyhound Australia
    12h 30m
    0
    22:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £117
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £120
  • Greyhound Australia
    14h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £120

What are the fastest trips from Sydney to Gold Coast?

You can get to Gold Coast from Sydney in just 1h 20m with a Flight from Virgin Australia. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 1h 20m
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from 1h 20m
Sunday
from 1h 20m
Monday
from 16h 0m
Tuesday
from 1h 20m

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    15:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    16:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £76
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    15:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal
    16:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £77
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    14:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    15:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £80
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    14:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal
    15:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £94
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    15:45
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    16:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £95
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    19:20
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    07:25
    Gold Coast
    Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    19:20
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    08:05
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    21:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    12:30
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound Australia
    18h 30m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    12:30
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £132

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    06:10
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    06:30
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £32
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    21:45
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    22:05
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £32
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £35
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    15:50
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    16:10
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £35
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:35
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £71
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound Australia
    11h 30m
    0
    22:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    09:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £134
  • Greyhound Australia
    14h 30m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    08:30
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £80
  • Greyhound Australia
    14h 30m
    0
    21:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    11:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £134
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £135
  • Greyhound Australia
    17h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    12:30
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £140

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £66
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    08:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £77
  • IndiGo Airlines
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    IndiGo Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    09:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    09:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £74
  • Air India Limited
    8h 20m
    0
    06:00
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport - Domestic Terminal
    13:20
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Air India Limited
    Economy
    from £221
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    19:20
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    07:25
    Gold Coast
    Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    13h 45m
    0
    19:20
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    08:05
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £141

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    11:00
    Gold Coast
    Southport Transit Centre
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £113

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £30
  • Jetstar Airways
    1h 20m
    0
    09:10
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    09:30
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Jetstar Airways
    Economy
    from £30
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    07:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    07:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £39
  • Virgin Australia
    1h 20m
    0
    08:20
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    08:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Virgin Australia
    Economy
    from £39
  • Qantas Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    09:15
    Sydney Airport
    Sydney Airport
    09:40
    Gold Coast Airport
    Gold Coast Airport
    0
    Qantas Airways
    Economy
    from £72
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound Australia
    12h 30m
    0
    22:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £117
  • Greyhound Australia
    14h 30m
    0
    20:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £120
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 30m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    09:30
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £117
  • Greyhound Australia
    15h 30m
    0
    21:30
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    12:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £117
  • Greyhound Australia
    16h 0m
    0
    19:00
    Sydney
    Central Coach Station
    10:00
    Gold Coast
    Surfers Paradise
    0
    Greyhound Australia
    Economy
    £120
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Sydney to Gold Coast

What are the most popular stations in Sydney and Gold Coast?

In Sydney, you will usually depart from Central Coach Station, Fish Market Train Station or Central Station, while in Gold Coast you will be arriving at Surfers Paradise, Helensvale or Ormeau Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Gold Coast from Sydney? With 7 connections between 4 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Sydney and Gold Coast, you can pay as low as £30 with a Flight from Jetstar Airways.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Virgin Australia: you will get to Gold Coast in just 1h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Sydney and Gold Coast are Greyhound Australia, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Sydney and Gold Coast is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Alexandria or to Currumbin, and look at flights from Sydney Airport, and landing at Gold Coast Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Sydney to Gold Coast?

The most popular companies between Sydney and Gold Coast, are Greyhound Australia, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound Australia and FlixBus

Airlines: Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Sydney to Gold Coast

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sydney to Gold Coast. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Sydney to Gold Coast

How can I reach Gold Coast from Sydney?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Gold Coast from Sydney.

How far is Gold Coast from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney and Gold Coast is 686.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Sydney and Gold Coast?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 19 kgs of CO2, a train 24 kgs, a car 117 kgs, and a flight 169 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Sydney to Gold Coast?

You can get to Gold Coast with just £30 by taking a Flight from Jetstar Airways.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney to Gold Coast?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Gold Coast in just 1h 20m with a Flight from Virgin Australia.

More routes to Sydney and to Gold Coast

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Sydney and to Gold Coast. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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