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Trip Summary

You can pick from 416 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 price$7.64
Trains per day416
Most frequent serviceAirtrain Brisbane
Train lines1

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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 $7.64. 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 11 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around $0.19 more if you wait to book until the last minute.

Average train ticket prices from Gold Coast to Brisbane by month

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The price of a train ticket from Gold Coast to Brisbane remains pretty stable, regardless of when you plan to travel. Tickets on this route usually cost $21 throughout the year.

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 416 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Airtrain Brisbane4161h 32m$7.82
  • Airtrain Brisbane train tickets from Gold Coast to Brisbane start from $8, and on average cost . Daily there are 416 Airtrain Brisbane schedules to Brisbane. Airtrain Brisbane in Gold Coast leaves from Ormeau 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

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 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 Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Gold Coast at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 416 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

  • Varsity Lakes Train Station

  • Robina Train Station

  • Helensvale Train Station

  • Nerang Train Station

Where is the train station in Brisbane?

Main arrival station: International Airport Train Station

Brisbane receives travelers from Gold Coast at its two active train stations.

All train stations in Brisbane:

  • International Airport Train Station

  • Airport Train Station

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