How to travel from Gold Coast to Mildura, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Mildura is around 1,696km (1,054 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Mildura 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 Gold Coast (OOL) to Mildura (MQL).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Canberra then Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5 and then to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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 Cootamundra Station then take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$265($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mildura.

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Distance1,696km (1,054 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Mildura

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Mildura by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Gold Coast and Mildura is around 1,696km (1,054 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,272km (790 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Gold Coast and Mildura by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Mildura is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Mildura, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gold Coast and Mildura. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Mildura (MQL). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gold Coast and Mildura. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Mildura. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Canberra and Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 5. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Premier Motor Service, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V-Line run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Mildura. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Mildura. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Mildura (MQL) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Mildura. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gold Coast to Mildura typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Mildura (MQL).

The closest major airport to Mildura is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Mildura. Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Mildura. The distance is around 1,696km (1,054 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Mildura is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

How do I get from Gold Coast to Mildura

Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Mildura

Transport options from Gold Coast to Mildura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
A$380($255)
4 times a week1,822km (1,132 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
A$930($625)
4 times a week1,948km (1,210 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 7h
A$250($170)
once daily2,085km (1,296 miles)
Bus via Sydney1 day 7h
A$365($245)
once daily2,188km (1,360 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
A$265($180)
once daily2,150km (1,336 miles)
Train to Roma Street station, platform 7, bus1 day 9h
A$320($215)
twice a week2,483km (1,543 miles)
Drive
18h 45m
A$225($150)
on demand1,696km (1,054 miles)

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Airports near Mildura

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Mildura
BHQ
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
251km (156 miles) from Mildura
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
342km (213 miles) from Mildura