Gold Coast to Brisbane train: Costs, timetable & journey time
Gold Coast Line stations
Given this variance in journey times, it’s wise to plan your trip carefully. The Gold Coast trains go through Robina, Nerang, Helensvale, Coomera and Ormeau before reaching Beenleigh. After Beenleigh, the service stops at Loganlea, Altandi, Park Road, South Bank, South Brisbane, Roma Street Station and Brisbane Central Station.
After Brisbane Central Station, the Gold Coast trains head north to Fortitude Valley, Bowen Hills, Albion, Wooloowin, Eagle Junction, International Airport and Domestic Airport.
Gold Coast to Brisbane train fares
Gold Coast to Brisbane train fares are confusing, and based on how many fare zones you travel through. Brisbane Airport is in Zone 2, central Brisbane is in Zone 1 and the Gold Coast stations are in one of Zone 4, 5 and 6.
Fares are definitely best checked on the Translink website. But for reference, the six zone journey from Varsity Lakes to Brisbane Central Station costs $20 if using a single paper ticket. It’s $13.79 using a Go Card at peak times and $11.03 off peak.
6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday
- Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
- Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
- Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
- North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
- Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
- Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.
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