How far is Gold Coast from Byron Bay by coach?

The journey from Byron Bay to Gold Coast by coach covers an approximate distance of 45 miles (73 km).

Is there a way to reach Gold Coast from Byron Bay without a car?

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

Bus Byron Bay to Gold Coast from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Byron Bay to Gold Coast on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	13:05	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	12:30	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	12:30	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	17:35	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	15:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	15:00	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	No tags
Bus	17:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	17:00	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	No tags

Next departures from Byron Bay to Gold Coast on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Butler st	1h 45m	17:45	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	11:00	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Butler st	1h 50m	09:30	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	11:35	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	09:30	Butler st	1h 30m	10:00	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures from Byron Bay to Gold Coast on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	11:35	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	11:00	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Butler st	1h 50m	09:30	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	12:30	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	13:05	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	11:20	Butler st	1h 40m	12:00	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures from Byron Bay to Gold Coast on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	11:35	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	11:00	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Butler st	1h 50m	09:30	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	12:30	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	13:05	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	17:00	Butler st	1h 45m	17:45	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures from Byron Bay to Gold Coast on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Butler st	1h 45m	17:45	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	11:00	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Butler st	1h 50m	09:30	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	11:35	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	17:00	Butler st	1h 45m	17:45	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures from Byron Bay to Gold Coast on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Butler st	1h 45m	17:45	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	11:00	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Butler st	1h 50m	09:30	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	11:35	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	11:20	Butler st	1h 40m	12:00	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Next departures from Byron Bay to Gold Coast on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Butler st	1h 45m	17:45	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	Cheapest
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h	11:00	Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport (OOL), Transit meeting point, North end of domestic terminal	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Butler st	1h 50m	09:30	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	11:00	Byron Bay Interchange Butler St	1h 35m	11:35	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags
Bus	08:40	Butler st	1h 50m	09:30	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:54 AEDT.

Get from Byron Bay to Gold Coast

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1h 35mAverage duration

46 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Byron Bus

4.5/563 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi2.8

Users consistently praise the ByronBay Express Bus for its punctuality and friendly service. Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of drivers, with one user noting a driver waited when they were running late. The service is described as fast, reliable, accommodating, and affordable, making it a highly recommended choice for travelers.

Byron Bay Express Bus Byron Bay Gold Coast recent customer reviews

Very fast and reliable and great overall service, very accomodating, affordable and friendly service. I highly recommend and will definitely use the again.

Steve G.

15 October 2025

This is my second time using ByronBay Express Bus. Is good using Express to value passengers. To arrive at time.

John T.

9 August 2025

The bus driver called me to see if I was coming as I was running late. He kindly waited for me. So very happy with the service!

Aleksandra O.

22 April 2025

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.8

Customers have expressed positive opinions about the easy transport and friendly staff. However, there were negative comments regarding a 30-minute delay and unpleasant odor on the bus.

Greyhound Australia Byron Bay Gold Coast recent customer reviews

Easy transport. Staff were very friendly. Would recommend and/or use the service again

Isabella S.

29 June 2022

Very good

Anna Mathea S.

3 February 2024

The bus was 30 minutes late and smelly.

Evanne A.

19 May 2023

AU Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Byron Bay and Gold Coast?

Stops in Byron Bay

A - Butler st

Stops in Gold Coast

A - Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast

How far is Gold Coast from Byron Bay by coach?
The journey from Byron Bay to Gold Coast by coach covers an approximate distance of 45 miles (73 km).
Is there a way to reach Gold Coast from Byron Bay without a car?
You can reach Gold Coast from Byron Bay 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

£22

14/11

£22

Today

£22

16/11

£21

17/11

£22

18/11

£22

19/11

£20

20/11

£21

The cheapest trip from Byron Bay to Gold Coast was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

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

You can expect to pay from £20 to £37 for a bus ticket from Byron Bay to Gold Coast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Greyhound Australia 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.