How to travel from Gold Coast to Geraldton, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Geraldton is around 4,024km (2,500 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Geraldton 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 GeraldtonGold Coast if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Geraldton (GET).

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Flight time6h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$735($495)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton.

  • Duration4 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$960($645)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Geraldton.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Distance4,668km (2,901 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Geraldton

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Geraldton by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$680 ($455) and will take around 5 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$735 ($495).

The distance between Gold Coast and Geraldton is around 4,024km (2,500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,780km (2,348 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Gold Coast and Geraldton by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Geraldton is to fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$735 ($495).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Geraldton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$680 ($455) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gold Coast and Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 7h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gold Coast and Geraldton. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 7h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Geraldton. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Geraldton (GET) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Geraldton. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gold Coast to Geraldton typically takes around 6h 30m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Geraldton (GET).

The closest major airport to Geraldton is Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton. Shark Bay Airport (MJK) (MJK) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Geraldton. The distance is around 4,668km (2,901 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Geraldton is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around A$735 ($495).

How do I get from Gold Coast to Geraldton

Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Geraldton

Transport options from Gold Coast to Geraldton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
7h 25m
A$735($495)
every 20 mins4,024km (2,500 miles)
Train and Plane8h 45m
A$1,325($890)
hourly4,086km (2,539 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
4 days 1h
A$960($645)
once a week5,458km (3,392 miles)
Bus and Train4 days 2h
A$990($665)
once a week5,355km (3,327 miles)
Train to Central station, platform 3, bus5 days 12h
A$680($455)
once a week5,798km (3,603 miles)
Drive
2 days 1h
A$880($595)
on demand4,668km (2,901 miles)

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Airports near Geraldton

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

GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Geraldton
MJK
Shark Bay Airport (MJK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
336km (209 miles) from Geraldton
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
375km (233 miles) from Geraldton