How to travel from Albury to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Albury and Gold Coast is around 1,157km (719 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury 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.

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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$325($220)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$275($185)

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Train

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$205($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,362km (846 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Albury to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 23h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$325 ($220).

The distance between Albury and Gold Coast is around 1,157km (719 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,087km (675 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Albury and Gold Coast by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Gold Coast is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$325 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albury and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albury to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station, Brisbane and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.

XPT, NSW TrainLink and TRANSLink QLD run train services between Albury and Gold Coast. Trains depart once daily and will take around 23h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Gold Coast. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Gold Coast typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Gold Coast. The distance is around 1,362km (846 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Gold Coast is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around A$325 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Gold Coast

Transport options from Albury to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
A$325($220)
hourly1,157km (719 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
A$475($320)
every 20 mins1,229km (763 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 50m
A$275($185)
once daily1,559km (969 miles)
Bus via Parramatta23h 40m
A$170($115)
4 times a week1,502km (933 miles)
Train + 1 similar
23h 50m
A$205($140)
once daily1,705km (1,060 miles)
Train via Central Station23h 50m
A$205($140)
once daily1,705km (1,059 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
A$180($120)
on demand1,362km (846 miles)

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Airports near Gold Coast

The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast