Brisbane to Gold Coast by train
Gold Coast lies 71 km (44 mi) south-east of Brisbane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Australia rail, over roughly 87 km (54 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Brisbane | Gold Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 640,778 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Stations on record | Alderley | none listed |
Where to book trains from Brisbane to Gold Coast
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Staying in Gold Coast
Our booking partner lists 1,887+ places to stay in Gold Coast (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 736 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (335), and 72 are five-star. Across 478 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 514,665 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gold Coast from Brisbane?
71 km (44 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Brisbane; by road roughly 87 km (54 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Gold Coast by train?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brisbane and Gold Coast?
No, both are on Australia/Brisbane at the moment.
Where can I stay in Gold Coast?
Our booking partner lists 1,887+ places to stay in Gold Coast, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.