Bus Sydney to Gold Coast: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Sydney to Gold Coast

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

today

$159

tomorrow

Tuesday

$158

Wednesday

$234

Thursday

Friday

$121

Saturday

$102

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/14/2025 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/14/2025 9:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound Australia	12h 30m	10:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/14/2025 10:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Greyhound Australia	16h 0m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/14/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Greyhound Australia	16h 0m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre	Economy	$161	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/14/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $161 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$158	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/16/2025 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$158	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/16/2025 9:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound Australia	18h 0m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/16/2025 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Greyhound Australia	16h 0m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre	Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/16/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Greyhound Australia	18h 30m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/16/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	16h 0m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre	Economy	$234	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$248	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$248	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 9:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $248 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound Australia	18h 30m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre	Economy	$252	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $252 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Greyhound Australia	18h 0m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$255	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/17/2025 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney to Gold Coast via Brisbane, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  18h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $192
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/16/2025 9:30:00 PM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
- 12Go Asia
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Gold Coast
  Southport Transit Centre
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 12/17/2025 2:00:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	14h 30m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	11:00 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/19/2025 9:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound Australia	16h 0m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:30 PM	Gold Coast	Southport Transit Centre	Economy	$163	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/19/2025 9:30:00 PM to Southport Transit Centre, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$165	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/19/2025 9:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound Australia	14h 30m	10:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/19/2025 10:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound Australia	14h 30m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$202	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/19/2025 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $202 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney to Gold Coast via Byron Bay, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- 12Go Asia
  
  15h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:50 AM
  
  Byron Bay
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $54
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Byron Bay (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
- Bookaway
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Byron Bay
  Bus Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Gold Coast
  Surfers Paradise
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Bus Station, Byron Bay (Australia) at 12/21/2025 11:20:00 AM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $44

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Australia	14h 30m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	11:00 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound Australia	11h 30m	10:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:00 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/20/2025 10:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
Greyhound Australia	14h 30m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	7:00 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	9:30 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Greyhound Australia	15h 30m	9:30 PM	Sydney	Central Bus Station	12:00 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 PM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Sydney to Gold Coast via Byron Bay, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- 12Go Asia
  
  15h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Sydney
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:50 AM
  
  Byron Bay
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $54
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Central Bus Station, Sydney (Australia) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Byron Bay (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
- Bookaway
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Byron Bay
  Bus Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Gold Coast
  Surfers Paradise
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Bus Station, Byron Bay (Australia) at 12/21/2025 11:20:00 AM to Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) arriving at 12/21/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 5h 0m longer, but you will save $25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sydney to Gold Coast is $58 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Sydney to Gold Coast

Compare all providers like Greyhound Australia that travel 9 times every day by bus from Sydney to Gold Coast in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sydney to Gold Coast starting from $58!

Cheapest Bus	$58
Fastest Bus	10h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	426.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Sydney to Gold Coast

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave Sydney for Gold Coast: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

$59

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$58

Wednesday 12/17

$234

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$121

Saturday 12/20

$99

Sunday 12/21

$121

Monday 12/22

$161

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$154

Thursday 12/25

$159

Friday 12/26

$196

Saturday 12/27

$64

Sunday 12/28

$113

Monday 12/29

$159

Tuesday 12/30

$118

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

$161

Friday 01/02

$167

Saturday 01/03

$119

Sunday 01/04

$201

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

$124

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

$123

Saturday 01/10

How to save money travelling from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Gold Coast are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Sydney to Gold Coast

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

Greyhound Australia from Sydney to Gold Coast

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

Cheapest Price	$102
Fastest Bus	10h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	12/13/2025

All bus stations and stops in Sydney and Gold Coast

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

Central Bus Station

Eddy Avenue 1

Blacktown

Ada Ave, at Wallis Ave, Bus Stop

Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl Bus Stop

Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl Haymarket Light Rail Stop, Rawson Pl

Surfers Paradise

Beach Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 7

Old Burleigh Rd

Robina Station

Second Avenue Bus Stop

Varsity Lakes

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 Sydney to Gold Coast? Compare all modes of transports from Sydney to Gold Coast.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sydney to Gold Coast

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

FAQs about the Sydney to Gold Coast bus

How much does a Sydney Gold Coast bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $58 and takes 13h 30m to reach Gold Coast. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $58 and $255. 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 Sydney to Gold Coast each day?

Every day, the Sydney to Gold Coast bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Sydney to Gold Coast is offered by Greyhound Australia and takes 10h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $202. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Gold Coast from Sydney starts at 7:00 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 Sydney to Gold Coast?

The latest bus trip departing from Sydney for Gold Coast starts at 10:30 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 Sydney Gold Coast route?

When traveling by bus from Sydney 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 Sydney and Gold Coast?

You can check all the direct connections between Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Gold Coast on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sydney and to Gold Coast

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