There are 5 ways to get from Toowoomba to Gold Coast by 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.
Recommended option
Bus Greyhound Australia, train • 3 h 38 min
$20 - $50
4 alternative options
Bus • 3 h 55 min
$22 - $53
Bus Murrays Coaches, train • 4 h 50 min
$29 - $39
Train • 6 h 23 min
$35 - $48
Drive • 2 h 4 min
$16 - $24
What companies run services between Toowoomba, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Toowoomba to Gold Coast via Brisbane in around 3 h 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toowoomba to Gold Coast via Brisbane Roma Street, Roma Street, platform 3, Helensvale, platform 1, and Helensvale, platform 5 in around 6 h 23 min.
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Roma Street, platform 3 to Helensvale, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Schedules at
- jp.translink.com.au
Train from Central, platform 1 to Helensvale, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $9
- Schedules at
- jp.translink.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 131 722
- reservations@qr.com.au
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Toowoomba to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Schedules at
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10 - $26
- Schedules at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Saver
- $10 - $15
- Flexifare
- $18 - $26
- Phone
- 1300 287 537
- Website
- busqldoutback.com.au
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Schedules at
- busqldoutback.com.au
- Book at
- busqldoutback.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $16
- Schedules at
- premierms.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Toowoomba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19 - $26
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Toowoomba to Gold Coast?
The distance between Toowoomba and Gold Coast is 153 km. The road distance is 180 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Gold Coast?
The cheapest way to get from Toowoomba to Gold Coast is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2 h 4 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Toowoomba to Gold Coast?
The quickest way to get from Toowoomba to Gold Coast is to drive which takes 2 h 4 min and costs $21 - $35.
Is there a direct bus between Toowoomba and Gold Coast?
No, there is no direct bus from Toowoomba to Gold Coast. However, there are services departing from Toowoomba and arriving at Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 55 min.
How long does it take to get from Toowoomba to Gold Coast?
It takes approximately 3 h 38 min to get from Toowoomba to Gold Coast, including transfers.