How to travel from Albany to Gold Coast, Australia
The distance between Albany and Gold Coast is around 4,028km (2,503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gold Coast → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Gold Coast (OOL).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time5h 40m
- Typical costA$515($345)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Surfers Paradise.
- Duration4 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,200($810)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Gold Coast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$515 ($345).
The distance between Albany and Gold Coast is around 4,028km (2,503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,438km (2,136 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Albany and Gold Coast by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Gold Coast is to fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$515 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Gold Coast. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Gold Coast. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Gold Coast. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Gold Coast typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Gold Coast (OOL).
The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Gold Coast. The distance is around 4,339km (2,696 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Gold Coast is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$515 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Gold Coast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 6h 30m | A$515($345) | hourly | 4,028km (2,503 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 10m | A$545($365) | every 20 mins | 4,091km (2,542 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 20m | A$450($305) | twice daily | 4,485km (2,787 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 20m | A$505($340) | once daily | 4,062km (2,524 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 13hrs | A$400($270) | once daily | 4,125km (2,563 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days | A$1,200($810) | once a week | 5,698km (3,541 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$575($385) | on demand | 4,339km (2,696 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Gold Coast
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
TransWA
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Gold Coast
The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast