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Trip Summary

There are 458 daily trains from Brisbane to Gold Coast. Traveling by train from Brisbane to Gold Coast usually takes around one hour and 34 minutes, but the fastest Airtrain Brisbane train can make the trip in one hour and 19 minutes.

Distance44 mi (71 km)
Fastest train1h 19m
Lowest priceMX$323.55
Trains per day458
Most frequent serviceAirtrain Brisbane
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What is the price of a train ticket from Brisbane to Gold Coast?

The average price for a train ticket from Brisbane to Gold Coast is MX$356.59, This is one of the best deals we’ve seen for train fares recently. By booking your trip at least 10 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay MX$2.93 more.

Monthly average prices

MX$430MX$344MX$258MX$172MX$86MJJASONDJFMA

Ticket prices for the train from Brisbane to Gold Coast often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in November when the average ticket price is only MX$361,

If you're thinking of traveling from Brisbane to Gold Coast during April, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of MX$413 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in April, is to book your trip well in advance.

Prices as travel date approaches

MX$430MX$344MX$258MX$172MX$863020100

If you want to score the best deal, you should plan to book your train trip online on Wanderu at least 10 days ahead of time. If you do that, your train ticket to Gold Coast from Brisbane will be about MX$2.93 cheaper compared to what you would pay if you book at the last minute.

Which train should you take from Brisbane to Gold Coast?

Airtrain Brisbane is the one and only train line which connects Brisbane to Gold Coast. However, there are 458 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Airtrain Brisbane4581h 34mMX$360.03
  • Airtrain Brisbane train tickets from Brisbane to Gold Coast start from MX$324, and on average cost . Daily there are 458 Airtrain Brisbane schedules to Gold Coast. Airtrain Brisbane in Brisbane leaves from International Airport Train Station and one other station. And in Gold Coast trains arrive at Helensvale Train Station and 5 other train stations.

    From Brisbane to Gold Coast train travel on Airtrain Brisbane takes 1 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gold Coast faster, Airtrain Brisbane offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 19 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Airtrain Brisbane offers 389 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Gold Coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Brisbane and Gold Coast is approximately 44 miles, or 71 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 19 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains from Brisbane to Gold Coast are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Brisbane at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 458 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Brisbane to Gold Coast.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Gold Coast to Brisbane.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Brisbane?

Main departure station: International Airport Train Station

There are two stations in Brisbane where you can board the train to Gold Coast.

All train stations in Brisbane:

  • International Airport Train Station

  • Airport Train Station

Where is the train station in Gold Coast?

Main arrival station: Helensvale Train Station

There are more train stations and stops in Gold Coast than most cities. Most trains from Brisbane will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Gold Coast:

Train stations in Gold Coast:

  • Helensvale Train Station

  • Ormeau Train Station

  • Nerang Train Station

  • Robina Train Station

  • Coomera Train Station

  • Varsity Lakes Train Station

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