How far is Banff from Golden by coach?

The journey from Golden to Banff by coach covers an approximate distance of 61 miles (99 km).

Is there a way to reach Banff from Golden without a car?

You can reach Banff from Golden by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Golden to Banff from £37 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Golden to Banff on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Rider Express + Sundog Tours	Bus	19:45	Golden	17h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Sundog Tours + Rider Express	Bus	19:45	Golden	17h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Rider Express + Sundog Tours	Bus	19:45	Husky/Esso, 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden	17h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
Sundog Tours + Rider Express	Bus	19:45	Husky/Esso, 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden	17h	12:45	Banff Aspen Lodge	No tags
	Bus	03:50	Husky/Esso, 1050 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden	1h	04:50	Brewster Depot	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Golden to Banff

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Banff. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 45mAverage duration

61 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£43 - £46	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £18	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Rider Express

4/517,559 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.6

Users have reported an excellent experience with the service, highlighting both punctuality and friendly staff. The driver was particularly praised for being informative about local wildlife and geography while maintaining a high standard of driving skills. Overall, customers expressed satisfaction and willingness to use this service again in the future.

Rider Express Golden Banff recent customer reviews

Excellent service and driver was friendly and informative about the area wildlife and geography. She was also an excellent driver!

Helen D.

15 June 2022

Really bad enforcement of covid measures, the conductor walked up and down the bus not asking anyone maskless to put one on or even sanitise when entering the bus. Really unsafe and illegal especially risking those flying receiving a negative test.

Zakary A.

5 October 2021

Bus Station is a bit far an inaccessible from the town of Golden, but the service was great.

Peter B.

16 February 2020

Ebus

4.5/514,606 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Golden and Banff?

Stops in Golden

A - Golden Husky Travel Bus Stop

Stops in Banff

A - Brewster Depot

B - Mount Royal Hotel

C - Buffalo Mountain Lodge

D - Red Carpet Inn 425 Banff Ave, Banff

E - Railway Ave

F - Banff Inn 501 Banff Ave, Banff

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Golden to Banff

How far is Banff from Golden by coach?
The journey from Golden to Banff by coach covers an approximate distance of 61 miles (99 km).
Is there a way to reach Banff from Golden without a car?
You can reach Banff from Golden by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£38

14/11

£37

Today

£37

16/11

£38

17/11

£37

18/11

£37

19/11

£37

20/11

£38

The cheapest trip from Golden to Banff was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of £37

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

You can expect to pay from £37 to £41 for a bus ticket from Golden to Banff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £37, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Rider Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.