How to travel from Swansea to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Swansea and Gold Coast is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Swansea to Gold Coast by bus, plane, tram, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$130($86)
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Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance713km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Gold Coast by bus, plane, tram, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which costs around A$105 ($71) and will take around 3h 10m.

The distance between Swansea and Gold Coast is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 590km (367 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Swansea and Gold Coast by bus, plane and tram. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Gold Coast is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$105 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which will typically cost around A$105 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fassifern Station, Brisbane and Helensvale station platform 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

NSW TrainLink and TRANSLink QLD run train services between Swansea and Gold Coast. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 15m, 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 Swansea and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Watt St opp Customs House. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Swansea and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Charlestown Square Pearson St Stand A and then to Tudor St after Parry St then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take a tram to Cavill Avenue station. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Swansea and Gold Coast. The distance is around 713km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Gold Coast is to take the bus, then fly and then take a tram which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$105 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Gold Coast

Transport options from Swansea to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 20m
A$130($86)
hourly889km (552 miles)
Train to Central Station, plane6h 55m
A$140($95)
hourly1,036km (644 miles)
Bus, Plane and Tram3h 10m
A$105($71)
hourly614km (382 miles)
Bus, Plane, Train and Tram4h 45m
A$195($130)
hourly764km (475 miles)
Train
14h 15m
A$215($145)
twice daily956km (594 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 50m
A$150($100)
once daily809km (502 miles)
Bus to Surfers Paradise15h 10m
A$110($74)
once daily828km (515 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
A$95($64)
on demand713km (443 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