How to travel from Esperance to Gold Coast, Australia
The distance between Esperance and Gold Coast is around 3,879km (2,411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Esperance 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 → Esperance if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Esperance (EPR) to Gold Coast (OOL).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time6hrs
- Typical costA$555($375)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Surfers Paradise.
- Duration4 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,220($820)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esperance and Gold Coast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Esperance to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$510 ($340) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$555 ($375).
The distance between Esperance and Gold Coast is around 3,879km (2,411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,064km (1,904 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Esperance and Gold Coast by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Esperance to Gold Coast is to fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx A$555 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Esperance and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$510 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Esperance and Gold Coast. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Esperance and Gold Coast. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Esperance and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Esperance (EPR) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6hrs.
There is no direct flight from Esperance to Gold Coast. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Esperance to Gold Coast typically takes around 6hrs. Flights depart from Esperance (EPR) 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 Esperance and Gold Coast. The distance is around 3,879km (2,411 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esperance to Gold Coast is to fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$555 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Esperance and Gold Coast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 7hrs | A$555($375) | hourly | 4,243km (2,636 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 45m | A$600($405) | every 20 mins | 4,306km (2,675 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 50m | A$510($340) | twice daily | 4,700km (2,920 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 25m | A$670($450) | 3 times a week | 4,575km (2,843 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 13h 5m | A$1,130($760) | 3 times a week | 4,638km (2,882 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days 4h | A$1,220($820) | once a week | 6,021km (3,741 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$515($345) | on demand | 3,879km (2,411 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Esperance 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