Surfers Paradise skyline from the beach.

CairnsGold Coast

Wed 2 September 2026(today)

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All major carrierscompared fairly

DurationTypical duration: 28h 34m
Distance: 1,773 km
Fares from: $236

2 / 2 operators

Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
Most servicesEarliest
1 service today
Earliest 07:00 · 32h 20m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$576
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- 07:0015:20+1
  32h 20mOvernightGold Coast
Overnight service
Premier Motor Service
CheapestFastest
1 service today
Earliest 07:25 · 32h
Onboard toilet20 kg luggage
$329
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- 07:2515:25+1
  32hOvernightCairns → Gold Coast (PM19, PM11 change at BNE)

Want tips, schedules and route info? Read the Cairns to Gold Coast route guide

Multi-segment options

3 journeys involving a connection. You'll book each leg separately on the operator's site.

Multi-segment · 3 legs
Cairns→Surfers Paradise
$116
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Cairns→Brisbane
  $93 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  19 stopsGordonvale · Cardwell · Ingham · +16
  Cairns 08:1513:00 Brisbane
  Cairns08:15Ingham12:05Bowen16:55Mackay20:25Rockhampton00:35Childers05:35Maryborough07:25Noosa10:50Brisbane13:00
  19 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
  Connection at Brisbane, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Brisbane→Gold Coast
  $18 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
  1 stopsSurfers Paradise
  Brisbane 12:3015:15 Gold Coast
  Brisbane12:30Surfers Paradise14:30Gold Coast15:15
  Connection at Gold Coast, times shown on operator sites
3. NSW TrainLink
  Gold Coast→Surfers Paradise
  $5 · typical from
  Bookleg 3
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Brisbane
Cairns→Gold Coast
30h 30m
$111
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Cairns→Brisbane
  $93 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  19 stopsGordonvale · Cardwell · Ingham · +16
  Cairns 08:1513:00 Brisbane
  Cairns08:15Ingham12:05Bowen16:55Mackay20:25Rockhampton00:35Childers05:35Maryborough07:25Noosa10:50Brisbane13:00
  19 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
  Connection at Brisbane, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Brisbane→Gold Coast
  $18 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
  1 stopsSurfers Paradise
  Brisbane 12:3015:15 Gold Coast
  Brisbane12:30Surfers Paradise14:30Gold Coast15:15
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Multi-segment · 3 legs
Cairns→Surfers Paradise
$289
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Cairns→Townsville
  $32 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  3 stopsGordonvale · Cardwell · Ingham
  Cairns 08:1513:50 Townsville
  Cairns08:15Gordonvale08:45Cardwell11:20Ingham12:05Townsville13:50
  Connection at Townsville, times shown on operator sites
2. Greyhound Australia
  Townsville→Gold Coast
  $252 · from · seen 14 Aug
  Bookleg 2
  Connection at Gold Coast, times shown on operator sites
3. NSW TrainLink
  Gold Coast→Surfers Paradise
  $5 · typical from
  Bookleg 3
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.

CairnsGold Coast

Multi-segment options

Cairns→Surfers Paradise

Cairns→Gold Coast

Cairns→Surfers Paradise

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