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Trip Summary
There are usually 459 daily train trips available from Brisbane to Gold Coast. Traveling by train from Brisbane to Gold Coast usually takes one hour and 34 minutes, but the fastest Airtrain Brisbane train can make the trip in one hour and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 44 mi (71 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 19m |
| Lowest price | $18.80 |
| Trains per day | 459 |
| Most frequent service | Airtrain Brisbane |
| Train lines | 1 |
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 $20.72, 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 $0.18 more.
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By booking your train trip from Brisbane to Gold Coast on Wanderu at least 10 days ahead of time, you can save about $0.18 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
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 459 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtrain Brisbane | 459 | 1h 34m | $20.93 |
Airtrain Brisbane train tickets from Brisbane to Gold Coast start from $19, and on average cost . Daily there are 459 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 Coomera 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 396 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Gold Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Brisbane to Gold Coast are the most crowded on Saturday. 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Brisbane at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 459 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: Airport Train Station
There are two stations in Brisbane where you can board the train to Gold Coast.
All train stations in Brisbane:
Airport Train Station
International Airport Train Station
Where is the train station in Gold Coast?
Main arrival station: Varsity Lakes 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:
All train stations in Gold Coast:
Varsity Lakes Train Station
Ormeau Train Station
Helensvale Train Station
Coomera Train Station
Nerang Train Station
Robina Train Station
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