Private Transfer from Southport to New Brighton
Southport to New Brighton costs from $179 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $179 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 77.6 km by road, usually 65–90 minutes depending on traffic. Door to door: we collect you from your address in Southport and drive you straight to New Brighton.
Southport to New Brighton at a glance
| Distance by road | 77.6 km (62.4 km in a straight line, heading south) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 65–90 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Bermuda Street, Ferry Road |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $179 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $179 per car |
| Pickup | Your address in Southport |
| Drop-off | Your address in New Brighton |
| State border | Queensland into New South Wales |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 4 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Southport to New Brighton?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 77.6 km Southport to New Brighton starts at $179 in a sedan. It covers the car rather than each seat, includes tolls and GST, and is confirmed for your pickup address in the booking form before payment.
Up to three people with two big cases fit the sedan; with more people, prams, golf clubs or surfboards, take the V-Class. Eight or more travellers? Two vehicles, one booking. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
The longest stretch is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 54 of the 77.6 km (70%). After that, Bermuda Street carries 11.7 km and Ferry Road 2.8 km.
Allow 65–90 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks push it towards 90.
New Brighton is 62.4 km south of Southport as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.2 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Southport. We come to your door. Your driver arrives at the booked time.
Travelling to New Brighton with children
We fit baby capsules, child seats and boosters at no charge, set up before your Southport pickup; add each child's age to the booking. Both Queensland and New South Wales require an approved restraint for children under 7, so the same seat covers the whole 77.6 km. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
New Brighton runs on New South Wales time
Between the first Sunday in October and the first Sunday in April, clocks in New Brighton read an hour later than in Southport, because only New South Wales runs daylight saving. Book the pickup in Southport local time. NSW and Queensland time difference.
Southport to New Brighton: questions
How much is a private transfer from Southport to New Brighton?
$179 is the sedan from-price and $179 the V-Class from-price for the 77.6 km.
How long does the drive from Southport to New Brighton take?
65–90 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
Is there a time difference between Southport and New Brighton?
In daylight saving months, yes: New Brighton is an hour ahead of Southport.
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