How to travel from Orange to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Orange and Gold Coast is around 908km (564 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$545($370)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney and then to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

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

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance1,038km (645 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Orange to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$545 ($370).

The distance between Orange and Gold Coast is around 908km (564 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 718km (446 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Orange and Gold Coast by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Gold Coast is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$545 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station, Brisbane and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.

NSW TrainLink and Translink QLD run train services between Orange and Gold Coast. 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 Orange and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Gold Coast. 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 10m.

Australia Wide Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Orange and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Orange and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Orange (OAG) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Orange to Gold Coast. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Orange to Gold Coast typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Orange (OAG) and and arrive into Gold Coast (OOL).

The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) 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 Orange and Gold Coast. The distance is around 1,038km (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 Orange to Gold Coast is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$545 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Gold Coast

Transport options from Orange to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 45m
A$545($370)
once daily942km (585 miles)
Plane and Train4h 45m
A$510($345)
once daily908km (564 miles)
Train and Plane6h 60m
A$235($155)
twice daily1,032km (641 miles)
Bus
20h 10m
A$200($135)
once daily1,195km (743 miles)
Train
20h 10m
A$165($110)
twice daily1,370km (851 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
A$195($130)
on demand1,038km (645 miles)

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Airports near Gold Coast

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

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast