How far is Melbourne from Gold Coast?

About 834 miles (1345 km) separate Melbourne and Gold Coast.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

Most of the buses traveling from Melbourne to Gold Coast leave from Melbourne Airport and arrive at Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Gold Coast?

Once in Gold Coast, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Burleigh Head National Park, Holoverse, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, The SkyPoint Observation Deck and iFly.

Bus Melbourne to Gold Coast from $142 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Melbourne to Gold Coast on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	Southern Cross	1d 12h	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Melbourne to Gold Coast on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	Southern Cross	1d 12h	9:30am	Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:30 PM AEDT.

Get from Melbourne to Gold Coast

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 12hAverage Duration

835 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2351 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $153

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Where are the popular stops in Melbourne and Gold Coast?

Stops in Melbourne

A - Melbourne Airport

B - Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre

C - St Kilda - Habitat HQ

Stops in Gold Coast

A - Surfers Paradise - Transit Centre

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Melbourne to Gold Coast by bus

How far is Melbourne from Gold Coast?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast?
What are the best sights and things to do in Gold Coast?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$345

11/15

$348

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$380

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$227

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$325

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$229

The cheapest trip from Melbourne to Gold Coast was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $227

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

You can expect to pay from $227 to $380 for a bus ticket from Melbourne to Gold Coast based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $227 which is on 2025-11-19.