Surfers Paradise skyline from the beach.

MelbourneGold Coast

Wed 2 September 2026(today)

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DurationTypical duration: 25h
Distance: 1,693 km
Fares from: $163

1 / 1 operator

Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
1 service today
Earliest 22:00 · 38h
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$228
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- 22:0012:00+1
  38hOvernightGold Coast

Want tips, schedules and route info? Read the Melbourne 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
Melbourne→Gold Coast
$122
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Sydney
  $57 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  2 stopsAlbury · Canberra
  Melbourne 09:0020:25 Sydney
  Melbourne09:00Albury13:15Canberra17:15Sydney20:25
  Connection at Sydney, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Sydney→Surfers Paradise
  $60 · typical from · seen 7 July
  Bookleg 2
  11 stopsNewcastle · Bulahdelah · Taree · +8
  Sydney 17:2007:25 Surfers Paradise
  Sydney17:20Bulahdelah21:35Taree22:35Kempsey00:10Nambucca Heads01:15Grafton02:55Ballina05:10Gold Coast06:45Surfers Paradise07:25
  11 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
  Connection at Surfers Paradise, times shown on operator sites
3. NSW TrainLink
  Surfers Paradise→Gold Coast
  $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.
Multi-segment · 3 legs
Melbourne→Surfers Paradise
$124
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Canberra
  $69 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  1 stopsAlbury
  Melbourne 09:0017:15 Canberra
  Melbourne09:00Albury13:15Canberra17:15
  Connection at Canberra, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Canberra→Gold Coast
  $50 · from · seen 13 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.
Multi-segment · 3 legs
Melbourne→Surfers Paradise
$124
typical from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Melbourne→Sydney
  $57 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 1
  2 stopsAlbury · Canberra
  Melbourne 09:0020:25 Sydney
  Melbourne09:00Albury13:15Canberra17:15Sydney20:25
  Connection at Sydney, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Sydney→Gold Coast
  $62 · from · seen 13 Aug
  Bookleg 2
  10 stopsNewcastle · Bulahdelah · Taree · +7
  Sydney 17:2006:45 Gold Coast
  Sydney17:20Newcastle19:45Taree22:35Port Macquarie23:40Nambucca Heads01:15Coffs Harbour01:55Grafton02:55Byron Bay05:45Gold Coast06:45
  10 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
  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.

MelbourneGold Coast

Multi-segment options

Melbourne→Gold Coast

Melbourne→Surfers Paradise

Melbourne→Surfers Paradise

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