How much is the train ticket from Gold Coast to Brisbane?

The cheapest train tickets from Gold Coast to Brisbane start from $19. The average price for this train route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Gold Coast to Brisbane?

The average train ride duration from Gold Coast to Brisbane is 1h 33m, covering a distance of 44 miles (70 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 33m and is operated by Airtrain .

Which train operators service the Gold Coast to Brisbane route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 69 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Gold Coast to Brisbane?

The earliest train departs from Gold Coast to Brisbane at 4:19am. And the latest train departs at 8:19pm.

Train Gold Coast to Brisbane from $17

Next train departures

Next departures for Gold Coast to Brisbane on January 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:19pm	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	4:55pm	Brisbane Airport	Cheapest
Train	3:19pm	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 33m	4:52pm	Brisbane International Airport Train Station	Fastest
Train	3:49pm	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	5:25pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	4:19pm	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	5:55pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	4:49pm	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:25pm	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Brisbane on January 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	5:55am	Brisbane Airport	Cheapest
Train	4:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 33m	5:52am	Brisbane International Airport Train Station	Fastest
Train	4:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	5:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:55am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	5:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	7:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Brisbane on January 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	5:55am	Brisbane Airport	Cheapest
Train	4:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 33m	5:52am	Brisbane International Airport Train Station	Fastest
Train	4:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	5:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:55am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	5:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	7:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Brisbane on January 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	7:25am	Brisbane Airport	Cheapest
Train	5:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 33m	7:22am	Brisbane International Airport Train Station	Fastest
Train	6:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	7:55am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	6:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	8:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	7:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	8:55am	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Brisbane on January 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	7:25am	Brisbane Airport	Cheapest
Train	5:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 33m	7:22am	Brisbane International Airport Train Station	Fastest
Train	6:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	7:55am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	6:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	8:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	7:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	8:55am	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Brisbane on January 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	5:55am	Brisbane Airport	Cheapest
Train	4:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 33m	5:52am	Brisbane International Airport Train Station	Fastest
Train	4:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	5:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:55am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	5:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	7:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Next departures for Gold Coast to Brisbane on January 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	5:55am	Brisbane Airport	Cheapest
Train	4:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 33m	5:52am	Brisbane International Airport Train Station	Fastest
Train	4:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	5:19am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	6:55am	Brisbane Airport	No tags
Train	5:49am	Gold Coast Nerang Train Station	1h 36m	7:25am	Brisbane Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:49 PM AEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Gold Coast to Brisbane

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Brisbane. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

47 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $30	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $20	Average Duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Airtrain

3.5/543 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi3.5

Customers have shared positive experiences with the booking process and travel to Brisbane, highlighting its ease. Additionally, travelers enjoyed a wonderful trip with AirTrain from Gold Coast back to Brisbane.

Airtrain Gold Coast Brisbane recent customer reviews

We were just charged extra for ticket but in general we don’t have to buy tickets. It was completely a ripoff.

Bhawana D.

December 25, 2025

To many stops

Torbjörn R.

January 7, 2026

I enjoyed the scenery from the Gold Coast to Brisbane.

Roy C.

October 22, 2025

AU train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, VIA Rail Canada, Airtrain

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gold Coast to Brisbane by train

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 train ticket from Gold Coast to Brisbane?
The cheapest train tickets from Gold Coast to Brisbane start from $19. The average price for this train route is around $19. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Gold Coast to Brisbane?
The average train ride duration from Gold Coast to Brisbane is 1h 33m, covering a distance of 44 miles (70 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 33m and is operated by Airtrain.
Which train operators service the Gold Coast to Brisbane route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 69 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Gold Coast to Brisbane?
The earliest train departs from Gold Coast to Brisbane at 4:19am. And the latest train departs at 8:19pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/19

$17

01/20

$17

Today

$17

01/22

$17

01/23

$17

01/24

$17

01/25

$17

01/26

$17

The cheapest trip from Gold Coast to Brisbane was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $17 for a train ticket from Gold Coast to Brisbane based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2026-01-25.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gold Coast to Brisbane?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1h 30m	Avg Price$20	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 33m	Avg Price$19	Daily Departures69

The best way to travel between Gold Coast and Brisbane is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $19 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $19. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Brisbane, choose the train, as it will take you from Gold Coast to Brisbane in about 1h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!