Fare estimatePassengers can expect to pay $45 - $55 (one way for a trip from the airport to Brisbane City). Outside of peak periods, it is approximately a 20 minute drive from the airport to the city. Going further than the city? Use the 13cabs advanced fare estimator to calculate a fare.
go card is at least 30 per cent cheaper than a single paper ticket. Travel in off-peak and save a further 20 per cent. Travel between 8.30am and 3.30pm, after 7pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and on public holidays to receive an additional 20 per cent saving off your go card fare.
Domestic Terminal railway station is the terminus station of the Airport line in Queensland, Australia. It serves the Domestic Terminal at Brisbane Airport, opening on 5 May 2001 at the same time as the line.
If you don't have a go card, paper tickets are valid for travel on most buses, and all train, ferry and tram services. You can even travel free with TransLink to selected events in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
The trip time for the train from Brisbane city to Surfers Paradise/Broadbeach/Main Beach/Southport is approx 1 HR and 49 MIN. Est. cost $15.20 (cheaper with a go card)
TRANSLink QLD operates a train from International Airport station, platform 1 to Robina station, platform 1 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $30 - $33 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Two TransLink-operated buses service the Gold Coast Airport. Route 777: Connects to G:link trams at Broadbeach South station (near Pacific Fair Shopping Centre). This service departs every 15 minutes from 6am–9pm.
Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.
You can Uber to and from many major airports around the world. Your app will confirm pickup location(s) when you're required to meet a driver at a specific area or level of the airport.
Uber is available at Brisbane Airport and pick-up is located at dedicated rideshare pick-up zones a short walk from the terminal. For domestic arrivals, head to the "Pre-Booked Express and Ride Booking" pick-up area outside the terminal.
Here are some suggestions for getting to and from the airport without a car.
- Take an express bus. Go Express has an airport shuttle service that leaves Downtown and the airport every half-hour.
- Call a taxi.
- Hire a limousine.
- Use a ride-sharing app.
- Ride IndyGo.
Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise, starting at $38. Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay, starting at $81. Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane, starting at $116.
Car requirements
- You're at least 18 years old.
- You hold a full Australian licence.
- Your car is a 1990 model or newer.
- Your car is registered and CTP-insured in Queensland.
- You have vehicle insurance (third-party property or comprehensive)
- You can pass a background check.
Uber charges for the shortest distance in a pre-quote fare. The Fare is calculated like this: Base Fare + ((Cost per minute x time of the ride) + (cost per mile x ride distance) x surge boost multiplier) + booking fee = Passengers Ride Fare.
- Some airports have specific waiting areas for riders using Uber. Your app will confirm those location(s) when they're required by the airport. - After your ride request is accepted, your app may ask you to select a terminal location and door where your driver should meet you.
Uber Pet is designed for domesticated animals only. We anticipate cats and dogs to be the most frequent, but Uber Pet allows for any kind of domesticated animal to be brought on a trip – at the driver's discretion. Riders are fully responsible for controlling their pet while on the trip.
Sleeping in Brisbane Airport Overnight. The Brisbane Airport is technically open 24-hours, though some travellers report that you can only stay in the pre-Security, public areas of either terminal during the night.
Adult
| Zones travelled | go card | Single paper ticket |
|---|
| 1 | $3.37 | $4.90 |
| 2 | $4.11 | $6.00 |
| 3 | $6.28 | $9.10 |
| 4 | $8.26 | $12.00 |
The quickest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane is to taxi which costs $180 - $230 and takes 55 min. Is there a direct bus between Surfers Paradise and Brisbane? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surfers Paradise Coach Transit Centre, Beach Rd and arriving at Brisbane.
Print. BRVL is the code used for the train that travels from Brisbane to Varsity Lakes. BDVL is the code for the train that travels from the Brisbane Domestic Airport to Varsity Lakes. This train also stops at all Gold Coast line stations.
You can purchase, top-up, receive a balance and obtain a refund on your go card at the Domestic and International Airport stations. Adult, Concession (except for Tertiary/ Post-secondary student), Senior and Child go cards can be purchased at the Airport stations.
You can buy a go card at over 680 locations across South East Queensland including:
- selected retailers where you see the 'buy' symbol.
- attended Queensland Rail station ticket offices.
- fare machines at G:link tram stations, busway stations and selected bus interchanges (adult cards only).
Chermside is a major suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The suburb is situated just 9 km north of the city and is one of Brisbane's fastest developing suburbs. Chermside is known as a mini CBD of Brisbane. It is home to the largest Westfield shopping centre in Australia.
Use a Pay-Per-Ride
MetroCard and pay $5 per ride.
Buy the Unlimited Ride
MetroCard for
AirTrain for $40, and pay less than $1 per ride.
With the Pay-Per-Ride MetroCard, you can:
- Ride when you want.
- Buy as many AirTrain, subway, or local bus rides as you want with the same MetroCard (min.
The entire AirTrain system is running at regular intervals today on a 24 hour operating schedule. Airport Info-Alert is a free subscription service that notifies customers of airport weather delays, parking lot capacity, and AirTrain service delays. Sign up to receive airport info-alerts.
It takes about 2 minutes to go from station to station, and trains run every 10 minutes on the inner loop.
AirTrain connects all passenger terminals at JFK. This service is free. Typically, the Jamaica and Howard Beach lines operate in the following order: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 4, Terminal 5, Terminal 7, Terminal 8 and then proceeds to its origin station.
