There are 4 ways to get from Sandgate to Gold Coast by train, tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 1train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram
2h 39m$3Train, bus
- Take the train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Shbr / ...
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
3h 4m$22–31Drive 94.9 km
- Drive from Sandgate to Gold Coastcar 94.9 km
1h 11m$18–27Line 310 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 to Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen Stbus 310
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
3h 14m$19–36
Sandgate to Gold Coast by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandgate to Gold Coast is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Sandgate to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandgate to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandgate station to Gold Coast station. However, there are services departing from Sandgate station, platform 2 and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Sandgate and Gold Coast is 103 km. The road distance is 94.9 km.
The best way to get from Sandgate to Gold Coast without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 39m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Sandgate to Gold Coast, including transfers.
Sandgate to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 station.
Sandgate to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Sandgate station, platform 2.
Sandgate to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St station.
What companies run services between Sandgate, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 to Surfers Paradise via Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St and Brisbane in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Brighton Rd at Sandgate Central, stop 34/33 to Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $24–35
- Advantage
- $23–35
- Flexible
- $18–28
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Sandgate to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandgate to Gold Coast is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Sandgate to Gold Coast.
There are 2604+ hotels available in Gold Coast.