How to travel from Gold Coast to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Gold Coast and Strahan is around 2,001km (1,243 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Strahan by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Gold Coast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration8h 45m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costA$750($505)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$640($430)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Strahan by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$455 ($305) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$750 ($505).
The distance between Gold Coast and Strahan is around 2,001km (1,243 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,735km (1,078 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Gold Coast and Strahan by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx A$750 ($505).
The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Strahan is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$455 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gold Coast and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gold Coast and Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gold Coast to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 45m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gold Coast to Strahan. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Strahan is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around A$750 ($505).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 8h 45m | A$750($505) | once daily | 2,001km (1,243 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), bus | 9h 10m | A$660($445) | once daily | 2,074km (1,289 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 9h 45m | A$625($420) | once daily | 2,036km (1,265 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 10h 10m | A$965($650) | once daily | 2,126km (1,321 miles) |
| Train to International Airport station, platform 2, plane and bus | 11h 10m | A$455($305) | once daily | 2,180km (1,355 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 6h | A$640($430) | twice daily | 2,323km (1,444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gold Coast and Strahan
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan