How do I get from Brisbane to Gold Coast without a car?

Catching public transport from Brisbane to the Gold Coast Catching public transport is also an easy way to get from Brisbane to the Gold Coast if you have a smaller budget and more time to spare. This transportation comes in a couple of forms including the Airtrain from Brisbane Airport or a shuttle bus.



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We recommend spending at least five days on the Gold Coast, as this will allow you to experience the city and its wondrous surroundings with ease. So, what are some of the awesome things you can do in this beloved travel gem over five days?

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I used Uber on the weekend on the Gold Coast and it is much cheaper than a taxi. You could always get the tram to the Gold Coast Hospital stop and then a bus/taxi/uber to the theme parks as it won't cost as much.

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DESPITE being competitors, the taxi industry and ride sharing service Uber offer a very similar experience, according to a test by the Quest. Figures collected across Brisbane's southeast show while Uber was an average 26 per cent cheaper, the average journey in a taxi was 12 per cent quicker.

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How to get from Brisbane to the Gold Coast
  1. Train. South-East Queensland's public transport is serviced by the TransLink network and includes buses, trams and trains. ...
  2. Car. Take control of the wheel and drive your own way down to the Gold Coast, taking in the view along the way. ...
  3. Bus. ...
  4. Tram. ...
  5. Air train. ...
  6. Greyhound.


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The property is surrounded by acres of free parking and two easy access parking garages. The Gold Coast also has a free shuttle bus that carries guests to its sister property, The Orleans.

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End of January and most of February is the time when humidity is high, and the region sees a lot of rainfall. Also, in the peak winter months of June to August, while the days are sunny, temperatures drop to as low as 11-12 degrees.

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If you are just looking to see some of Brisbane's main sites and do a little city exploring, two or three days is more than enough time to enjoy this wonderful town. But if you are looking to head out of town and see some of the awesome attractions in the wider region, a week would be perfect.

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