Fares · Gold Coast
Gold Coast bus tickets & fares
Official fares for city buses in Gold Coast: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.
Fares at a glance
A single ticket costs A$0.50 (one journey, up to 3 transfers (each within 1 hour)).
Tickets
- 50 cent flat fare — all passengers One journey, up to 3 transfers (each within 1 hour)Flat rate across all zones and times of day on Queensland Rail City Train services, buses, Brisbane City ferries, trams and on-demand services (not Airtrain, not dedicated school buses). The same 50 cents with a go card, a contactless credit / debit card or a paper ticket; concessions, off-peak discounts and frequent-traveller discounts do not apply because everyone pays the flat rate. Transfers with a go card or contactless card: next service within 1 hour, last trip started within 3.5 hours, journey under 6 hours. 50 cent flat fares in effect, checked 2026-10-24.A$0.50
Discounts and free travel
- Free travel — Children aged 4 and under travel free at all times; children aged 5–14 travel free on weekends with an orange child go card. 50 cent flat fares in effect, checked 2026-10-24.
Buying tickets and notes
- How to pay — South East Queensland is cashless on board: tap on and off with a go card or a contactless credit / debit card, or buy a paper ticket. Cash can be used to top up a go card at fare machines at bus and train stations or at go card retailers. 50 cent flat fares in effect, checked 2026-10-24.
Official sources
Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Gold Coast?
50 cent flat fare — all passengers: A$0.50 (one journey, up to 3 transfers (each within 1 hour)).
Who travels free or at a discount in Gold Coast?
Free travel: Children aged 4 and under travel free at all times; children aged 5–14 travel free on weekends with an orange child go card. 50 cent flat fares in effect, checked 2026-10-24.
Where can I buy bus tickets in Gold Coast?
How to pay: South East Queensland is cashless on board: tap on and off with a go card or a contactless credit / debit card, or buy a paper ticket. Cash can be used to top up a go card at fare machines at bus and train stations or at go card retailers. 50 cent flat fares in effect, checked 2026-10-24.
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Prices checked on 24 October 2026.