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Trip Summary
You can pick from 393 daily train trips between Gold Coast and Brisbane. The average train journey from Gold Coast to Brisbane takes one hour and 32 minutes, but some Airtrain Brisbane train trips are as short as one hour and 18 minutes.
Distance | 44 mi (71 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 18m |
Lowest price | £5.93 |
Trains per day | 393 |
Most frequent service | Airtrain Brisbane |
Train lines | 1 |

What is the price of a train ticket from Gold Coast to Brisbane?
In the last month, the average price of a train ticket from Gold Coast to Brisbane was £6.04. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 10 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £0.58 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Gold Coast to Brisbane by month
Which train should you take from Gold Coast to Brisbane?
Airtrain Brisbane is the one and only train line which connects Gold Coast to Brisbane. However, there are 393 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Airtrain Brisbane | 393 | 1h 32m | £6.20 |
Airtrain Brisbane train tickets from Gold Coast to Brisbane start from £6, and on average cost . Daily there are 393 Airtrain Brisbane schedules to Brisbane. Airtrain Brisbane in Gold Coast leaves from Nerang Train Station and 5 other stations. And in Brisbane trains arrive at Airport Train Station and one other train station.
From Gold Coast to Brisbane train travel on Airtrain Brisbane takes 1 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Brisbane faster, Airtrain Brisbane offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 18 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Airtrain Brisbane offers 360 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Brisbane.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Gold Coast to Brisbane
Trains from Gold Coast to Brisbane are the most crowded on Tuesday. 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Gold Coast at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 393 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Gold Coast to Brisbane.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Brisbane to Gold Coast.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Gold Coast?
Main departure station: Nerang Train Station
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Gold Coast where you can board the train.
All train stations in Gold Coast:
Nerang Train Station
Coomera Train Station
Helensvale Train Station
Robina Train Station
Varsity Lakes Train Station
Ormeau Train Station
Where is the train station in Brisbane?
Main arrival station: Airport Train Station
Brisbane receives travelers from Gold Coast at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Brisbane:
Airport Train Station
International Airport Train Station
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