Airport Transfers

Broadbeach is located approximately 30 minutes by road from the Gold Coast airport at Coolangatta and approximately 70 minutes by road from the international and domestic  terminals at Brisbane airport.

Visitors travelling to and from the Gold Coast by air therefore need to allow for airport transfers in their costs and timetables. Transfer costs are not included in the tariffs for your accommodation.

There are four airport transfer options, being:

(1) The Airtrain Connect service is a combined rail and road service that connects Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Rail platforms are in front of the Brisbane airport terminals. Trains run every 15 minutes from Brisbane and every 30 minutes from the Gold Coast.

Broadbeach holiday makers should leave the train at Robina station. A door-to-door ticket also includes the road portion of the transfer using sedan limousines. Alternately, taxi cabs can provide the connection to and from from your accommodation and Robina Station. Airtrain tickets can be booked in advance via their website and can also be purchased at the station where you catch the train.

(2) Mini buses are the most common mode of airport transfer with vehicles towing a trailer for any surplus luggage. Most operators are able to offer a "meet 'n greet" service at both Coolangatta and Brisbane and provide a drop-off at the front door of your accommodation.

The pick-up points to board the bus are in front of the exit doors at the airports. Travel time to Brisbane Airport is around 2 hours from Broadbeach, allowing for other pick-ups on the way.  Tickets need to be booked in advance and a minimum of 48 hours notice is recommended. Mini bus transfers costs are per person.

(3) For that special occasion or personalised service, chauffeur driven limousines are available.  Vehicle choices range from a Rolls Royce to a stretch limos and corporate sedans. Limousines need to be booked well in advance and are available from both Brisbane and Coolangatta airports.

(4) Taxi cab prices are based on travel distance, so for a group of 4 persons the costs may be less in a taxi than paying per person in a mini bus. Taxis are available from ranks at the Coolangatta airport. Maxi cabs are available for larger groups and should be pre-booked. Taxis do not operate from the Brisbane airport to the Gold Coast.

If you plan on renting a car for your Broadbeach holiday, then why not arrange an airport pick-up and save the cost of airport transfers? All the major rental companies have Gold Coast agents and there are numerous local operators offering everything from open top  buggies to luxury sports cars.

Many Gold Coast based rental companies can provide a Brisbane airport pick-up and drop-off. Our reservations team can assist with all your Gold Coast car rental needs.