How to travel from Port Augusta to Gold Coast, Australia
The distance between Port Augusta and Gold Coast is around 1,938km (1,204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Port Augusta to Gold Coast by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gold Coast → Port Augusta if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Gold Coast (OOL).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costA$930($625)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Surfers Paradise.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$430($290)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Helensvale station platform 1.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$570($385)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Augusta and Gold Coast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Augusta to Gold Coast by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$79 ($53) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$930 ($625).
The distance between Port Augusta and Gold Coast is around 1,938km (1,204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,582km (983 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Port Augusta and Gold Coast by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Augusta to Gold Coast is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$930 ($625).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Augusta and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$79 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Augusta and Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Augusta and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Augusta to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Stateliner, Greyhound Australia, V/Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Port Augusta and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Augusta to Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Whyalla then fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Port Augusta and Gold Coast. The distance is around 2,010km (1,249 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Augusta to Gold Coast is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$930 ($625).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Augusta and Gold Coast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 50m | A$930($625) | twice daily | 1,938km (1,204 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, Fly | 7h 40m | A$495($330) | twice daily | 1,960km (1,218 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 15m | A$810($545) | twice daily | 2,028km (1,260 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 18h | A$430($290) | once daily | 2,811km (1,746 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days | A$570($385) | once a week | 3,085km (1,917 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide, train | 2 days 14h | A$79($53) | once a week | 3,028km (1,882 miles) |
Drive | 21h 35m | A$380($255) | on demand | 2,010km (1,249 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Augusta and Gold Coast
Bus companies
Stateliner
V/Line
Firefly Express
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Airports near Gold Coast
The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast