Getting  around the Gold Coast is easy with public transport options to suit everyone,  including bus, train and tram. The majority of Gold Coast public transport  uses Smart Ticketing cashless payment for fares. On trams, trains and buses  you can pay for your journey with Visa, Mastercard and American Express debit  and credit cards, including those in your digital wallet.   

All  public transport fares are only $0.50.

Free travel is included with your event ticket or accreditation pass on all Queensland Rail services (excluding Airtrain), G-Link Tram services and all Kinetic bus services. This free travel period begins 4 hours pre-event and ends 4 hours post-event on each match day from 2 March 2026 to 19 March 2026. Simply present your event day ticket or accreditation pass to rail and bus staff to travel for free.

Special event trains and buses will also operate on match days with pick up and drop  off locations at the following locations:

• Firth Park, Mudgeeraba park ‘n’ ride  shuttle
• Burleigh Heads State School park ‘n’  ride shuttle
• Broadbeach South state shuttle
• Tweed Heads shuttle
• Palm Beach shuttle

You can plan your trip using the Translink Journey Planner. Check the Translink website for the most up-to-date public transport information on match days.