Bus Melbourne to Gold Coast: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Melbourne to Gold Coast from various bus operators like Greyhound Australia for the next days.

today

$277

tomorrow

$274

Thursday

Friday

$291

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	36h 30m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise		Economy	$277	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 2/3/2026 10:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/5/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $277 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	36h 30m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise		Economy	$274	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 2/4/2026 10:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/6/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $274 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 30m
	Greyhound Australia	37h 0m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	10:00 AM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre		Economy	$276	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 2/4/2026 10:00:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/6/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $276 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Melbourne to Gold Coast via Sydney, you can save more than $95? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- 12Go Asia
  
  38h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $69
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 2/6/2026 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 2/7/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
- 12Go Asia
  
  14h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:00 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Gold Coast
  Surfers Paradise
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $110
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 2/7/2026 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save $95

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	36h 30m	10:00 PM	Melbourne	Southern Cross Station	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise		Economy	$291	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 2/6/2026 10:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $291 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Melbourne to Gold Coast via Sydney, you can save more than $178? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  34h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Melbourne
  Southern Cross Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $66
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Southern Cross Station, Melbourne (Australia) at 2/7/2026 9:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) arriving at 2/8/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  13h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:25 AM
  
  Gold Coast
  Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 2/8/2026 7:20:00 PM to Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 2/9/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $178

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast is $145 on 2/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 1 times every day by bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast in one click! Book your bus ticket from Melbourne to Gold Coast starting from $145!

Cheapest Bus	$145
Fastest Bus	35h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	836.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Melbourne to Gold Coast

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Melbourne for Gold Coast: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/03/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

$226

Wednesday 02/04

$145

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

$238

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Monday 02/09

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Thursday 02/26

Friday 02/27

Saturday 02/28

How to save money travelling from Melbourne to Gold Coast

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Melbourne to Gold Coast in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Melbourne to Gold Coast are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Melbourne to Gold Coast

These are the most booked bus companies between Melbourne to Gold Coast from our users.

Greyhound Australia from Melbourne to Gold Coast

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound Australia bus route Melbourne to Gold Coast:

Cheapest Price	$274
Fastest Bus	35h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:00 PM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	1/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in Melbourne and Gold Coast

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Melbourne and Gold Coast.

Deer Park

Ballarat Rd

Melton

High Street Service Rd

Southern Cross Station

Spencer Street 99

Victoria St/The Esplanade

Swanston Street Bus Stop

Surfers Paradise

Beach Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 7

Old Burleigh Rd

Helensvale

Remembrance Drive at Surfers Paradise Bvd Bus Stop

Remembrance Drive at Surfers Paradise Bvd Remembrance Drive at Surfers Paradise Bvd

Robina Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Melbourne to Gold Coast? Compare all modes of transports from Melbourne to Gold Coast.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Melbourne to Gold Coast? Or which bus companies serve the route Melbourne to Gold Coast? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Melbourne to Gold Coast bus

How much does a Melbourne Gold Coast bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $145 and takes 35h 30m to reach Gold Coast. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $145 and $291. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gold Coast.

On average, how many connections are available from Melbourne to Gold Coast each day?

Every day, the Melbourne to Gold Coast bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Melbourne to Gold Coast take?

The fastest bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 35h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $277. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

The earliest bus arriving in Gold Coast from Melbourne starts at 10:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

The latest bus trip departing from Melbourne for Gold Coast starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Melbourne Gold Coast route?

When traveling by bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast, passengers can travel with Greyhound Australia. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Gold Coast?

You can check all the direct connections between Melbourne and Gold Coast by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound Australia.

What can I take with me on the Melbourne to Gold Coast bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Melbourne Gold Coast bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Melbourne Gold Coast bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Melbourne to Gold Coast on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Melbourne to Gold Coast?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Melbourne to Gold Coast

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Melbourne and to Gold Coast

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Melbourne and to Gold Coast. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!