What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Perth is to fly which costs $320 - $950 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Perth is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $320 - $950.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Gold Coast station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Perth via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Perth?

The distance between Gold Coast and Perth is 3655 km. The road distance is 4148.2 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Perth without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 18h and costs $950 - $9,500.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Perth?

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Gold Coast to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Perth train from?

Gold Coast to Perth train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or fly from Gold Coast to Perth?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Perth is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $320 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $900 - $9,500 and takes 3 days 19h.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Perth?

Perth is 2h behind Gold Coast. It is currently 5:21 PM in Gold Coast and 3:21 PM in Perth.

Where does the Gold Coast to Perth train arrive?

Gold Coast to Perth train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Gold Coast to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Gold Coast to Perth is 4148 km. It takes approximately 44h 26m to drive from Gold Coast to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1489+ hotels available in Perth.

Gold Coast to Perth - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Gold Coast to Perth by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane OOL - PER
7h 43m
$326–908
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane BNE - PER
8h 55m
$314–834
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain Syd-Per 2026
3d 18h
$982–9,301
Drive 4,148.2 km
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Perthcar 4,148.2 km
44h 26m
$785–1,133
Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballinabus
2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Perth Airport (PER)plane BNK - PER
12h 29m
$435–1,356
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain
3d 19h
$922–9,252
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
5d 3h
$2,906–13,506

Gold Coast to Perth by bus and train

1Weekly Services

3d 18hAverage Duration

$982Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,655.2 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Perth via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 3d 19h.

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