Shared coaches link Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast hourly
Con-x-ion Airport Transfers runs fixed-route shuttle coaches from Brisbane International and Domestic terminals to the Gold Coast, Brisbane CBD, and Sunshine Coast. Services typically run from early morning to late evening, lining up with major arrivals from around 06:00 through to after 20:00, but exact times shift with season and demand.
At Brisbane International, the Con-x-ion pickup point sits outside the arrivals hall on Level 2, with coaches stopping at a signed shuttle bay alongside other transfer providers. From touchdown to the shuttle stand, expect a 5–10 minute walk, plus extra time for passport control and bags if you are arriving from overseas.
One-way fares on Con-x-ion between Brisbane Airport and Surfers Paradise often price in the AUD $35–$50 range per adult, with child fares and family bundles usually discounted. Tickets can be pre-booked online, through many airlines’ booking add-ons, or at the Con-x-ion counters located in both the International and Domestic terminals near the arrivals areas.
Coaches generally operate on an hourly or semi-hourly schedule to major stops like Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and Southport, with total travel time from Brisbane International to the central Gold Coast around 70–90 minutes depending on traffic on the M1. For Brisbane CBD services, travel time usually lands between 25 and 40 minutes, with several hotel and transit-stop drop-offs along the route.
Con-x-ion uses air-conditioned mini-coaches and larger buses, typically seating between 20 and 50 passengers and allowing each person at least one suitcase plus a carry-on. Surfboards, golf bags, or extra pieces often attract an added fee, so check the baggage rules when you book rather than at the kerb.
Most tickets are sold for a specific service window, and Con-x-ion usually asks for a minimum check-in time of 10–15 minutes before departure at the terminal pickup bay. For return trips from hotels back to Brisbane Airport, coaches often set pickup times about 3–4 hours before an International departure and about 2 hours before a Domestic flight.
Practical tip: Lock in your seat online at least 24 hours before travel, then print or save the booking confirmation to show the driver at the International or Domestic shuttle bay when boarding.