How to travel from Gold Coast to Orange, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Orange is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Orange 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 Orange (OAG).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 then Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$165($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Orange.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$145($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance1,039km (645 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Orange

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Orange by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$145 ($100) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).

The distance between Gold Coast and Orange is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 718km (446 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gold Coast and Orange by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Orange is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$145 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Orange. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4, Roma Street station platform 7 and Strathfield Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

Translink QLD and NSW TrainLink run train services between Gold Coast and Orange. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 20h 10m, 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 Orange. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

Premier Motor Service and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Orange. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Orange. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gold Coast to Orange typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).

The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Orange. The distance is around 1,039km (645 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Orange is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).

How do I get from Gold Coast to Orange

Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Orange

Transport options from Gold Coast to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
A$585($395)
every 20 mins913km (568 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
A$550($370)
hourly879km (546 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 60m
A$325($220)
every 20 mins952km (592 miles)
Train
20h 10m
A$165($110)
twice daily1,370km (851 miles)
Bus
20h 40m
A$145($100)
once daily1,224km (761 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
A$195($130)
on demand1,039km (645 miles)

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Airports near Orange

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange