Gold Coast to Brisbane
Gold Coast to Brisbane up the M1 is 78 km and around 1 hour. Reverse of the classic Friday night escape: Sunday night back to the city for work.
Distance
78 km
Drive time
1h
Seat from
$12
Cost comparison
Gold Coast to Brisbane, every which way
Carpool
$12 to $14
per seat on RideMates
Flight
Not practical
plus bags and transfers
Bus
$25 to $35 on Greyhound
slower, more stops
Drive solo
around $20 in fuel
fuel and wear, before tolls
Why RideMates
Why carpool this route?
Sunday night commuter runs
Dozens of rides every Sunday afternoon heading back to Brisbane. Seats go in minutes.
Faster than the G:link train
The Gold Coast line to Brisbane takes over 2 hours with a transfer. A direct carpool is 1 hour.
Drop anywhere in Brisbane
The train lands at Roma Street. A carpool goes where you actually live.
On the way
Common stops between Gold Coast and Brisbane
Most drivers take a break somewhere along the route. Some will drop passengers off here too.
FAQ
Gold Coast to Brisbane questions
How much is a Gold Coast to Brisbane carpool?
Short-distance rides are around $12 to $14 per seat.
How long is the drive?
About 1 hour via the M1. Friday and Sunday evenings can stretch to 1h 30m in heavy traffic.
Can I get picked up anywhere on the Coast?
Yes. Drivers usually specify their pickup suburb (Surfers, Burleigh, Coolangatta) in the ride listing.
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