Bus Gold Coast to Canberra: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Gold Coast to Canberra

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

today

$36

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$45

Friday

$38

Saturday

$223

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	19h 40m	2:30 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	10:10 AM	Canberra	Bus Station		Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
	FlixBus	18h 55m	3:15 PM	Gold Coast	Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop	10:10 AM	Canberra	Bus Station		Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 40m	2:30 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	10:10 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	18h 55m	3:15 PM	Gold Coast	Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop	10:10 AM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Greyhound Australia	29h 40m	3:20 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station	Economy	$224	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	22h 30m	2:30 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise	1:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station		Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast (Australia) at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
	FlixBus	21h 45m	3:15 PM	Gold Coast	Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station		Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Golden Four Dr at Bilinga Beach Bus Stop, Gold Coast (Australia) at 7/31/2026 3:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Australia	25h 55m	8:20 AM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	10:15 AM	Canberra	Bus Station		Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 8/1/2026 8:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
	Greyhound Australia	29h 40m	3:20 PM	Gold Coast	Surfers Paradise Station	9:00 PM	Canberra	Bus Station		Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 8/1/2026 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 8/2/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Gold Coast to Canberra via Brisbane, you can save more than $167? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound Australia
  
  27h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:30 AM
  
  Gold Coast
  Surfers Paradise Station
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma St Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Greyhound Australia goes from Surfers Paradise Station, Gold Coast (Australia) at 7/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to Roma St Bus Station, Brisbane (Australia) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Brisbane
  Roma Street Train Station
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Canberra
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Roma Street Train Station, Brisbane (Australia) at 7/28/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Canberra (Australia) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $167

Frequency of bus connections between Gold Coast and Canberra

See here how frequent the connections between Gold Coast and Canberra are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Gold Coast to Canberra. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Gold Coast and Canberra.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Gold Coast to Canberra, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Gold Coast and Canberra, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/12/2026 costs just $32, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Gold Coast to Canberra

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound Australia that travel 2 times every day by bus from Gold Coast to Canberra in one click! Book your bus ticket from Gold Coast to Canberra starting from $32!

Cheapest Bus	$32
Fastest Bus	18h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Latest Bus	3:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	563.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound Australia

Cheapest bus connections from Gold Coast to Canberra

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Gold Coast for Canberra: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$36

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$45

Friday 07/31

$38

Saturday 08/01

$104

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$105

Friday 08/07

$39

Saturday 08/08

$36

Sunday 08/09

$58

Monday 08/10

$147

Tuesday 08/11

$44

Wednesday 08/12

$32

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Gold Coast to Canberra

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Gold Coast to Canberra, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $35, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Gold Coast to Canberra. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Gold Coast to Canberra, with $36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $221.

How to save money travelling from Gold Coast to Canberra

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 Gold Coast to Canberra 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 Gold Coast to Canberra, 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 Gold Coast to Canberra are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Gold Coast to Canberra

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

FlixBus from Gold Coast to Canberra

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Gold Coast to Canberra:

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	18h 55m
Earliest Bus	2:30 PM
Last Bus	3:15 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Gold Coast and Canberra

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

Surfers Paradise

Beach Rd Surfers Paradise QLD 7

Helensvale

Robina Station

Varsity Lakes

Nerang

Bus Station

Northbourne Avenue 65

Kingston

Canberra Centre Bus Stop

Parliament House Federation Mall Southbound

Service and Comfort on the bus from Gold Coast to Canberra

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

FAQs about the Gold Coast to Canberra bus

How much does a Gold Coast Canberra bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $32 and takes 19h 40m to reach Canberra. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $32 and $224. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Canberra.

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

Every day, the Gold Coast to Canberra bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Gold Coast to Canberra is offered by FlixBus and takes 18h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Canberra from Gold Coast starts at 2:30 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 Gold Coast to Canberra?

The latest bus trip departing from Gold Coast for Canberra starts at 3:20 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 Gold Coast Canberra route?

When traveling by bus from Gold Coast to Canberra, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Gold Coast and Canberra?

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

What can I take with me on the Gold Coast to Canberra 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 Gold Coast Canberra 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 Gold Coast Canberra 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 Gold Coast to Canberra on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Gold Coast and to Canberra

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