Private Transfer from Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast costs from $237 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $247 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 88.7 km by road, usually 80–105 minutes depending on traffic. Door to door: we collect you at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal and drive you straight to your address in Gold Coast.
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast at a glance
| Distance by road | 88.7 km (73.7 km in a straight line, heading south) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 80–105 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Gateway Motorway (M1), Smith Street Motorway |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $237 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $247 per car |
| Pickup | 1 Cruise Terminal Drive, Pinkenba QLD |
| Drop-off | Your address in Gold Coast (priced to Surfers Paradise) |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 13 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast?
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast starts at $237 in a sedan, on our Gold Coast ↔ Brisbane corridor fare; only distance beyond the corridor's base adds the normal per-kilometre rate. That is per car, with tolls and GST in it; the booking form prices your exact pickup address before you pay.
Up to three people with two big cases fit the sedan; with more people, prams, golf clubs or surfboards, take the V-Class. A party of 8 or more gets two vehicles on one booking. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
Most of the drive is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 48.7 of the 88.7 km (55%). After that, Gateway Motorway (M1) carries 17.2 km and Smith Street Motorway 3.2 km.
Allow 80–105 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks around Brisbane push it towards 105.
Gold Coast is 73.7 km south of Brisbane International Cruise Terminal as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.2 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup at the cruise terminal. We collect from 1 Cruise Terminal Drive, Pinkenba QLD. Add your ship's name to the booking, and call or message your driver once you have your bags and are through the terminal.
Leaving Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
Visitor rules and hours for Brisbane International Cruise Terminal, each with its source:
Child seats for Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast
We fit baby capsules, child seats and boosters at no charge, set up before your Brisbane International Cruise Terminal pickup; add each child's age to the booking. Queensland requires an approved restraint for children under 7. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
Good to know about Brisbane International Cruise Terminal
- The terminal is at 1 Cruise Terminal Drive, Pinkenba, a site also known as Luggage Point. Source
- Some GPS systems do not know Cruise Terminal Drive yet; Marine Road becomes Cruise Terminal Drive. Source
- The terminal was built for cruise ships over 270 metres long; the first ship to use it was Pacific Explorer on 2 June 2022. Source
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast: questions
How much is a private transfer from Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast?
$237 is the sedan from-price (1–3 passengers) and $247 the V-Class from-price (up to 7) for the 88.7 km.
How long does the drive from Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to Gold Coast take?
80–105 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
Where do we meet our driver at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal?
Call or message your driver once you are out. The 2-minute passenger pick-up area is in front of the terminal building, and the driver must stay with the vehicle at all times.
Unison Transfers is a private transfer company on the Gold Coast (ABN 45 647 949 488). Every booking is private: only your group travels in the car. Reviews · Booking and cancellation terms · Contact