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Gold Coast - Brisbane Train Timetable

Train
Airtrain Brisbane
  1. Fri
4:10 AM
Gold CoastVarsity Lakes Train Station
5:52 AM
BrisbaneInternational Airport Train Station
from CA$32.45
Train
Airtrain Brisbane
  1. Fri
4:10 AM
Gold CoastVarsity Lakes Train Station
5:55 AM
BrisbaneAirport Train Station
from CA$32.45
Train
Airtrain Brisbane
  1. Fri
4:13 AM
Gold CoastRobina Train Station
5:55 AM
BrisbaneAirport Train Station
from CA$29.06
Train
Airtrain Brisbane
  1. Fri
4:13 AM
Gold CoastRobina Train Station
5:52 AM
BrisbaneInternational Airport Train Station
from CA$29.06
Train
Airtrain Brisbane
  1. Fri
4:19 AM
Gold CoastNerang Train Station
5:55 AM
BrisbaneAirport Train Station
from CA$29.06

Trip Summary

You can pick from 418 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.

Distance44 mi (71 km)
Fastest train1h 18m
Lowest priceCA$25.67
Trains per day418
Most frequent serviceAirtrain Brisbane
Train lines1

What is the price of a train ticket from Gold Coast to Brisbane?

In the last month, CA$28.36 was the average price of a train ticket from Gold Coast to Brisbane. This is about as inexpensive as train tickets ever get. You can expect to find tickets at that price or lower if you book your trip at least 9 days in advance. Otherwise, expect to pay around CA$0.18 more than that for a same-day booking.

Monthly average prices

CA$34CA$27CA$20CA$14CA$7MJJASONDJFMA
Mark your calendar for November if you want to score the cheapest train tickets from Gold Coast to Brisbane. You’ll find the best deals during this time of year, when tickets cost an average of CA$29. If you're planning a trip from Gold Coast to Brisbane during April, bear in mind that ticket prices are usually higher during this month. Expect to pay about CA$33 for your train ticket, unless you book well in advance and find an even better deal.

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 418 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Airtrain Brisbane4181h 32mCA$28.57

  • Airtrain Brisbane train tickets from Gold Coast to Brisbane start from CA$26, and on average cost . Daily there are 418 Airtrain Brisbane schedules to Brisbane. Airtrain Brisbane in Gold Coast leaves from Coomera Train Station and 5 other stations. And in Brisbane trains arrive at International 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 351 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Brisbane.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Gold Coast and Brisbane is approximately 44 miles, or 71 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 18 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

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 418 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: Coomera 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:

  • Coomera Train Station

  • Ormeau Train Station

  • Helensvale Train Station

  • Varsity Lakes Train Station

  • Robina Train Station

  • Nerang 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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