How to travel from Gold Coast to Daylesford, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Daylesford is around 1,460km (907 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Daylesford by plane, bus, tram, train 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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Bendigo (BXG).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$510($345)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Ballan.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Ballan.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Daylesford.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Distance1,701km (1,057 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Daylesford

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Daylesford by plane, bus, tram, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$220 ($150) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).

The distance between Gold Coast and Daylesford is around 1,460km (907 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,352km (840 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Gold Coast and Daylesford by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Daylesford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$220 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Daylesford. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4, Roma Street station platform 7, Central Station, Southern Cross and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Translink QLD, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Gold Coast and Daylesford. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, 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 Gold Coast and Daylesford. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Daylesford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Melbourne and Ballan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Daylesford. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Daylesford. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Bendigo (BXG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Daylesford. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gold Coast to Daylesford typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Bendigo (BXG).

The closest major airport to Daylesford is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Daylesford. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Gold Coast and Daylesford. The distance is around 1,701km (1,057 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Daylesford is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Daylesford

Transport options from Gold Coast to Daylesford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
5h 25m
A$510($345)
once daily1,476km (917 miles)
Plane and Bus5hrs
A$350($235)
5 times a week1,460km (907 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 40m
A$480($320)
5 times a week1,510km (938 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 25m
A$430($290)
5 times a week1,560km (970 miles)
Tram, Train, Plane and Bus6h 25m
A$360($240)
5 times a week1,585km (985 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 4h
A$220($150)
5 times a week2,122km (1,319 miles)
Train via Roma Street station, platform 71 day 4h
A$220($150)
5 times a week2,123km (1,319 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
A$240($165)
5 times a week2,025km (1,258 miles)
Drive
18h 20m
A$320($215)
on demand1,701km (1,057 miles)

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Airports near Daylesford

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

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Daylesford
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
81km (51 miles) from Daylesford
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
283km (176 miles) from Daylesford