The distance between Yamba and Gold Coast is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Yamba to Gold Coast by bus 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 → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Byron Bay and then to Surfers Paradise.
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There are several options for getting from Yamba to Gold Coast by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$39 ($26) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$39 ($26).
The distance between Yamba and Gold Coast is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Yamba and Gold Coast by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Gold Coast is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx A$39 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$39 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Gold Coast. We recommend that you drive to Gold Coast. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Yamba and Gold Coast with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 40m.
Greyhound Australia, Byron Bay Express and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Yamba and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Gold Coast. We recommend that you take the bus to Byron Bay and then to Surfers Paradise. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Yamba and Gold Coast. The distance is around 202km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Gold Coast is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$61 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4hrs | A$61($41) | once daily | 223km (138 miles) |
Bus to Surfers Paradise | 5h 40m | A$39($26) | once daily | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | A$39($26) | on demand | 202km (126 miles) |
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Gold Coast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.