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Banff to Golden Coach Timetable

Coach from Banff to Golden: Journey Information

There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Banff to Golden. Traveling by coach from Banff to Golden usually takes around one hour and 41 minutes, but the fastest Ebus coach can make the trip in just one hour and 35 minutes.

Distance61 mi (98 km)
Shortest duration1h 35m
Cheapest price£35.28
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceRider Express
Coach lines2

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How much is a coach ticket from Banff to Golden?

Bus tickets for a trip from Banff to Golden cost £36.00 on average. Tickets cheaper than £36.00 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.

Average coach ticket prices from Banff to Golden by travel date

£57£38£19NovNov

Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Banff to Golden is expected to be between £50 and £54. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 20 November 2025, when tickets are available for 20 November 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £52.

Monthly average prices

£57£46£34£23£11DJFMAMJJASON
Bus tickets from Banff to Golden are usually around £40 and prices do not fluctuate very much throughout the year.

What coach companies travel from Banff to Golden?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Banff to Golden that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Rider Express usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Ebus11h 35m£36.19
Rider Express21h 45m£38.88
  • ebus is a family-owned coach carrier that serves Alberta and British Columbia. ebus service offers passengers a comfortable yet budget-friendly way to travel. On your trip from Banff to Golden, you can expect Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms on the ebus coach. On ebus' 1 daily trips from Banff to Golden, the journey usually takes about 1 hours and 35 minutes.

  • Rider Express is a bus company with services across several provinces in Canada with daily stops at major cities like Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Rider Express is known for their friendly customer service, the cleanliness of vehicles, and the onboard WiFi.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by coach from Banff to Golden

The coach takes an average of one hour and 41 minutes to cover the 61 miles from Banff to Golden. However, the fastest coach only takes an hour and 35 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Because many passengers travel from Banff to Golden at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for coaches. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the coach, traveling mid-week is your best bet.

The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 09:00. To see the times for all coaches from Banff to Golden, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Banff to Golden. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Banff?

Main departure station: Brewster Sightseeing - 100 Gopher St

Most coaches depart from the main station in Banff.

All coach stations in Banff:

  • Brewster Sightseeing - 100 Gopher St

Where does the coach arrive in Golden?

Main arrival station: Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy

These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in Golden.

Coach stations in Golden:

  • Husky/Esso at 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy

  • 1417 N Trans Canada Highway

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