The average bus between Sandgate and Coolangatta takes 4h and the fastest bus takes 3h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sandgate to Coolangatta. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Sandgate and Coolangatta. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandgate is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Coolangatta at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at RBWH station, platform 1 and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 43m • 3 changes


3h 48m • 3 changes


3h 41m • 3 changes


3h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sandgate to Coolangatta? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandgate to Coolangatta. However, there are services departing from Sandgate station and arriving at Coolangatta station via Varsity Lakes station, stop A station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Sandgate to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Boggo Road station, platform 4.
Sandgate to Coolangatta bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Griffith St at Coolangatta East station.
The distance between Sandgate and Coolangatta is 104.9 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 to Griffith St at Coolangatta East via RBWH station, platform 1, Boggo Road station, platform 4, Varsity Lakes station, stop A, and Varsity Lakes station, stop B in around 4h 9m.