How much is the bus ticket from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach start from $210. The average price for this route is around $447. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach?

The average bus travel time from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach is 1d , covering a distance of 983 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 50m and is operated by Greyhound Australia .

Which bus companies service the Gold Coast to Airlie Beach route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach?

The earliest bus departs from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach?

A bus trip from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Gold Coast to Airlie Beach from $199 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gold Coast to Airlie Beach on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	1d 11h	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Gold Coast to Airlie Beach on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	1d 11h	5:00am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
	Bus	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	22h 40m	8:10am	Airlie Beach	Fastest

Next departures for Gold Coast to Airlie Beach on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:45pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	1d 11h	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:45pm	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	1d 11h	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:17 PM AEST.

Get from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $210, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1d Average Duration

983 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,370 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2370 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $210

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach start from $210. The average price for this route is around $447. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach?
The average bus travel time from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach is 1d , covering a distance of 983 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 50m and is operated by Greyhound Australia.
Which bus companies service the Gold Coast to Airlie Beach route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach?
The earliest bus departs from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach?
A bus trip from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach generates an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-29

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11-30

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Today

$479

12-02

$519

12-03

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12-04

$406

12-05

$299

12-06

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The cheapest trip from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Dec 5, 2025 with a price of $299

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $299 to $529 for a bus ticket from Gold Coast to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $299 which is on 2025-12-05.