Merrimac to Brisbane Airport (BNE) Transfers
The Short Answer
Merrimac to Brisbane Airport (BNE) is a fixed $200 sedan or $260 Kia Carnival — about 80 km, around 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak.
| Trip | Sedan or similar | Kia Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimac to Brisbane Airport | $200 | $260 |
| Brisbane Airport to Merrimac | $200 | $260 |
Per vehicle, GST and the Gateway toll included, locked at booking. 5% off the return leg when both legs are on one booking.
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Route: Merrimac (central Gold Coast) → Brisbane Airport (BNE) — Domestic and International terminals
Distance: Approximately 80km via the M1 and Gateway Motorway
Drive time: Around 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak (1h 50min–2h weekday peak). If you’re travelling in peak periods, allow up to 2 hours for the run.
Fixed pricing: $200 Sedan or similar / $260 Kia Carnival — based on standard rates (6am–9pm), with the Gateway toll included. Final quote locked at booking; after-hours, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges (closed on Christmas Day)
Service: Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation, Merrimac residential and canal-estate pickups, child seats provided and fitted, no event-weekend surge, with pre-booked transfers available across standard and after-hours periods
CGC Airport Transfers has provided pre-booked private airport transfers across South East Queensland and Northern NSW since 2020. This is a pre-booked private airport transfer service, not a taxi, rideshare or shared shuttle. One booking, one vehicle, no shared stops. CGC Airport Transfers services Merrimac to Brisbane Airport for both Domestic and International Terminal transfers.
- ✔ Exact quote calculated online
- ✔ Flight details checked and monitored
- ✔ Gateway toll and GST included
- ✔ Baby seats and child seats provided and fitted (required for children under 7)
- ✔ Driver allocated prior to pickup
- Merrimac → Brisbane Airport (BNE) — this page
- Merrimac → Gold Coast Airport (OOL) — the closer airport (~30km)
CGC Airport Transfers provides private Merrimac to Brisbane Airport transfers across the central Gold Coast — the residential suburb to the full international long-haul network at BNE.
Door-to-door from the Gooding Drive corridor, the Merrimac canal and waterway estates, the residential streets around Q Super Centre and the Robina and Carrara borders and gated estates across the 4226 postcode. Merrimac sits central on the Gold Coast between Robina, Carrara and Clear Island Waters, with quick access onto the M1. BNE handles the international long-haul network Gold Coast Airport doesn’t — the widebody routes to Europe, the US, the Middle East and the longer Asian destinations. For domestic, New Zealand, Bali and Fiji, the closer Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at around 30km is the alternative. Pre-booked transfers are available across standard and after-hours periods and there is no surge on school holidays or event weekends. Return transfers from BNE back to Merrimac can be booked on the same reservation. Book both legs on one reservation and a 5% discount applies to the return leg. We hold a 5.0-star rating across 118 Google reviews.
Merrimac Areas We Cover for Brisbane Airport
Merrimac is a central Gold Coast suburb and we provide door-to-door Brisbane Airport (BNE) transfers from across the suburb and its precincts:
- Gooding Drive corridor — the main residential artery linking to the M1
- Merrimac canal & waterway estates — the waterfront and canal-frontage homes
- Q Super Centre-adjacent residential — the streets bordering the Robina retail precinct
- Carrara & Robina borders — the western and southern crossovers, including CBUS Super Stadium-adjacent addresses
- Clear Island Waters border — the eastern waterway crossover
- Gated estates — premium gated-estate addresses across the suburb
- All Merrimac 4226 addresses — house, townhouse, apartment, canal-frontage or gated estate
Merrimac to Brisbane Airport Transfer Overview
CGC Airport Transfers provides pre-booked Brisbane Airport transfers from Merrimac (QLD 4226), a central Gold Coast suburb, including the Gooding Drive corridor, the Merrimac canal and waterway estates, the Q Super Centre-adjacent residential streets and the Carrara, Robina and Clear Island Waters borders.
The route is approximately 80 kilometres via Gooding Drive onto the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound, then the Logan Motorway merge at Loganholme and the Gateway Motorway into BNE, taking around 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak. Weekday morning peak through the M1 and the Logan merge may add 30 to 40 minutes.
- Vehicles: Sedan or similar (1–3), Kia Carnival (up to 7), 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers)
- Terminals: Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal and International Terminal
- Included: Gateway Motorway toll, GST and flight tracking on every booking
- Pricing: fixed $200 Sedan or similar, $260 Kia Carnival — based on standard rates (6am–9pm), locked at booking; after-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur a surcharge
Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Merrimac can be booked on the same reservation. Timing rule: drive time plus 2 hours for domestic, plus 3 hours for international — a 10am international flight lines up with a 5:40am pickup. Residential, canal-estate and gated-estate access details are handled at booking.
CGC Pricing — Merrimac to Brisbane Airport
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| Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | 2 large cases | fixed $200 |
| Kia Carnival | up to 7 passengers | up to 9 large cases (6 with 6–7 aboard) | fixed $260 |
Fixed pricing based on your exact pickup address and standard-rate hours (6am–9pm), locked at booking. The figure comes from the published fixed-price zone your address sits in — identical in both directions. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges (closed on Christmas Day).
- Gateway Motorway toll and GST already included in the locked quote
- Displayed pricing is based on standard-rate hours from 6am to 9pm
- After-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge
- No surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy
- Higher rate applies on Easter Sunday only (closed on Christmas Day)
- School holidays, peak periods and event weekends at standard rate
- Pricing is per vehicle, not per passenger
- Baby seats and child seats provided and fitted under QLD law — rear-facing baby seat, forward-facing child seat or booster, at $35 per seat, added to your quote at booking
Final price is displayed before booking confirmation. No in-car payment accepted — booking is confirmed online before travel.
Route, Distance and Drive Time
| Detail | Merrimac → BNE |
|---|---|
| Distance | Approximately 80 km |
| Drive time (off-peak) | Around 1h 20min |
| Drive time (weekday peak) | 1h 50min to 2h through the M1 and Logan merge |
| Primary route | Gooding Drive → M1 Pacific Motorway northbound → Logan Motorway merge at Loganholme → Gateway Motorway → BNE |
| Domestic pickup buffer | Drive + 2h (≈ 3h 20min before flight) |
| International pickup buffer | Drive + 3h (≈ 4h 20min before flight) |
| Gateway Motorway toll | Included in the locked quote |
Suggested Pickup Times
Off-peak conditions assumed. Pickups before 6am or after 9pm are available by pre-booking and may attract an after-hours surcharge, confirmed in your online quote.
| Flight time | Type | Merrimac pickup | BNE arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Domestic | ≈ 4:40am | ≈ 6:00am |
| 10:00am | Domestic | ≈ 6:40am | ≈ 8:00am |
| 12:00pm | Domestic | ≈ 8:40am | ≈ 10:00am |
| 7:00am | International | ≈ 2:40am | ≈ 4:00am |
| 9:00am | International | ≈ 4:40am | ≈ 6:00am |
| 10:00am | International | ≈ 5:40am | ≈ 7:00am |
| 1:00pm | International | ≈ 8:40am | ≈ 10:00am |
For the full framework see our how early to leave for Brisbane Airport guide.
Merrimac to BNE vs Merrimac to OOL
| Factor | Merrimac → BNE | Merrimac → OOL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | ≈ 80 km | ≈ 30 km |
| Drive time (off-peak) | 1h 20min | 35 min |
| Flight network | Full international long-haul to Europe, the US, the Middle East and the longer Asian routes | Domestic, New Zealand, Bali, Fiji, short-haul Asia-Pacific |
| Tolls | Gateway Motorway toll (included) | None on the standard route |
| Best for | Long-haul widebody departures | Domestic and short-haul, less driving |
Most Merrimac BNE bookings are for international long-haul — the network OOL doesn’t operate: the widebody network out of Brisbane with connections to Dubai, Doha, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Los Angeles and London, routes not normally available from OOL. For domestic east-coast, New Zealand, Bali and Fiji, the closer Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at around 30km is the alternative and see the wider Gold Coast Airport (OOL) route information hub.
The network is the reason for the longer drive: Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal welcomed 7,080,057 passengers in FY26, up 7.9%, with direct access to 35 international destinations, according to Brisbane Airport’s newsroom.
Travelling from nearby central Gold Coast suburbs? See our Robina to Brisbane Airport, Nerang to Brisbane Airport and Mudgeeraba to Brisbane Airport pages.
Is There a Train From Merrimac to Brisbane Airport?
Not from Merrimac itself: the Gold Coast line’s nearest stations are Robina and Nerang, a short drive away. From either, Airtrain runs through to both Brisbane Airport terminals, every 15 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes off-peak — a per-person fare, a lift or taxi to the station first, and the first trains rarely suit a pre-dawn international check-in. We also run transfers between Merrimac and Robina or Nerang station, quoted at booking, if you want the train for the Brisbane end.
Door to door, CGC is a fixed $200 sedan or $260 Kia Carnival, the same in both directions with the Gateway toll included — about 80 km, around 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak — with your flight monitored and a kerbside pickup at either terminal on the way home.
Brisbane Airport Terminals From Merrimac
Domestic Terminal — Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar and regional services, with the wider mainline capacity for interstate travel to Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
International Terminal — major international carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. Flight details are checked before travel so the correct terminal is used. For terminal layout and check-in planning, see our Brisbane Airport route information hub.
What’s Included on Every Booking
Door-to-Door Service
Pickup from any Merrimac address — a Gooding Drive residential home, a canal or waterway-frontage house, a Q Super Centre-adjacent street, a townhouse or apartment and a border address near Robina, Carrara or Clear Island Waters.
Drivers carry central Gold Coast knowledge — Merrimac’s residential streets and canal estates are captured on the booking record, so the driver arrives at the right point first time rather than a generic map pin. Gated-estate gate codes captured at booking mean the driver pulls directly to the front door.
“The Merrimac to Brisbane run is the one I like at 4am: Gooding Drive onto the M1, nothing until the Logan merge, and the Gateway toll is already in the fare so there is no tag to think about. The only thing I ask for is the gate code on the canal estates, because the boom gate does not know I am coming.”
Driver & Vehicle
- Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation — night-before SMS with driver name and vehicle registration
- Modern, air-conditioned vehicles — Sedan, Kia Carnival and 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers)
- Central Gold Coast local knowledge — Gooding Drive, the M1 and the Gateway run to BNE are everyday routes
- Canal-estate pickup expertise — the Merrimac waterway and canal-frontage streets captured at booking
- Baby seats and child seats provided and fitted under QLD law — rear-facing baby seat, forward-facing child seat or booster, at $35 per seat, added to your quote at booking
Pricing & Tolls
- Fixed pricing based on your exact pickup address, locked at booking — no surge, no metered fare, no fuel levy
- Gateway Motorway toll and GST included in the locked quote
- Displayed pricing based on standard rates (6am–9pm) — available 24/7 except Christmas Day — after-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge, confirmed in your online quote
- No surge on school holidays or event weekends; the locked quote applies regardless
Reliability
- Flight details monitored and verified before travel to ensure the correct terminal and booking information
- Direct routing — Gooding Drive onto the M1 northbound, no surface-street detour
- Pre-booked early morning and after-hours transfers available — early-morning international long-haul BNE departures handled routinely
- Licensed booked-hire service under Queensland Booked Hire arrangements administered by Queensland Transport and Main Roads
- 5.0 stars from 118 Google reviews
Merrimac Pickup Points
CGC services every Merrimac address. The list below is illustrative — your specific street or estate is captured at booking.
Residential & Canal Estates
- Gooding Drive corridor — the main residential artery linking to the M1
- Merrimac canal & waterway estates — the waterfront and canal-frontage homes
- Q Super Centre-adjacent residential — the streets bordering the Robina retail precinct
- Townhouses & apartments — the complexes across the suburb
Borders & Estates
- Carrara & Robina borders — the western and southern crossovers, including CBUS Super Stadium-adjacent addresses
- Clear Island Waters border — the eastern waterway crossover
- Gated estates — premium gated-estate addresses across the suburb
- All other Merrimac 4226 addresses — house, townhouse, apartment, canal-frontage or gated estate
Merrimac: Central Gold Coast Suburb With Direct M1 Access
Merrimac sits central on the Gold Coast, bounded by Carrara to the west, Robina to the south, Clear Island Waters to the east and the Nerang area to the north. It carries a family-residential and waterway character — the Gooding Drive corridor, the canal and waterway estates and the residential streets close to the Q Super Centre retail precinct just over the Robina border.
For airport travel, the closer Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at around 30km handles domestic and short-haul, but Brisbane Airport is the suburb’s international long-haul gateway — the widebody network OOL doesn’t operate. Gooding Drive gives quick access onto the M1, making Merrimac an efficient central suburb for the BNE corridor.
The BNE run is around 80km, taking around 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak — a comfortable motorway leg via the M1 and the Gateway. The locked CGC quote applies regardless of school holidays or event weekends, with no surge, no metered fare and no fuel levy.
Fleet Available From Merrimac
Two core vehicles handle the majority of Merrimac to Brisbane Airport bookings — the Sedan or similar for 1–3 passengers (couples, business travel and solo travellers on the BNE long-haul run) and the Kia Carnival for families with child seats arranged at booking and multi-suitcase international departures. For groups of 8–11, the 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) handles extended families and corporate departures.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Luggage | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan or similar | 1–3 passengers | 2 large cases + 2 carry-on | Merrimac couples, business travel, solo travellers on the BNE long-haul run |
| Kia Carnival | Up to 7 passengers | Up to 9 large cases (6 with 6–7 aboard) | Families with child seats, multi-suitcase international departures, multi-generational holiday parties |
| 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) | 8–11 passengers | Up to 8 large suitcases (trailer for more) | Extended families, corporate and event groups |
Baby Seats and Child Seats From Merrimac
Travelling with children under 7? We supply Australian-Standards rear-facing baby seats, forward-facing child seats with an inbuilt harness, and boosters, fitted before pickup at $35 per seat. The sedan takes one seat, the 7-seat Kia Carnival up to five and the 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers) up to two. Give each child’s age at booking and the right seat is in place when the car reaches you. See baby seats and child seats for how each stage works.
Real Scenario: Merrimac Family to BNE International — Early Long-Haul to Europe
A family on a Merrimac canal estate has an early-morning international flight from BNE International connecting onward to Europe for a three-week holiday. Four travellers (two parents, a 6-year-old and a 4-year-old), three large suitcases, four carry-ons and two children’s backpacks.
The booking is the Kia Carnival with two child seats arranged at booking under the QLD framework — a booster for the 6-year-old and a forward-facing seat for the 4-year-old. It is placed five days ahead and the locked quote covers the Carnival rate including the Gateway Motorway toll and GST; the 5:40am pickup, a little before the standard 6am–9pm window, is confirmed inside the locked quote.
The booking flags the canal-estate address, both children’s ages for restraint fitting and the flight number for tracking. CGC allocates a Kia Carnival with both child seats pre-fitted and schedules a 5:40am pickup — drive time plus the 3-hour international buffer.
The night before, the driver sends an SMS confirming the pickup, the vehicle registration and both seats fitted. On the morning, the driver reaches the canal-estate home cleanly and loads in around seven minutes. Departure via Gooding Drive onto the M1 northbound.
The early-morning corridor through the M1 and the Logan merge runs clear. The Carnival reaches BNE International at approximately 7:00am, lined up with international check-in opening, with time at the international lounge before the widebody departure.
Every Way From Merrimac to Brisbane Airport
The Gold Coast Line is a short drive from Merrimac, at Robina or Nerang. Here’s how the options compare for a Merrimac to Brisbane Airport trip.
| Option | Pickup | How it’s priced | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC private transfer | Your door, any hour by pre-booking except Christmas Day | Fixed per vehicle, Gateway toll and GST included, locked at booking | Pre-booked only; the after-hours fee for 9pm–6am pickups is shown in your quote |
| Rideshare | A pin drop, whoever accepts | Per trip, with surge at peak times and before dawn | Few drivers before dawn; boards and prams often refused |
| Taxi | Your door or a rank | Metered, with the toll and any late-night loading on top | Baby seats and child seats only on notice |
| Train + Airtrain | A Gold Coast line station | Per person, including the Airtrain fare for the airport stations | Timetabled; the first trains may not suit early flights; you carry the bags |
| Shared shuttle | Set pickup points or hotel stops on a loop | Per seat, times everyone travelling | Other passengers’ stops on the way; luggage limits per seat |
| Hire car | Self-drive | Daily rate, plus fuel, tolls billed back and any one-way fee | You return it at the airport before check-in |
For journey times and every option side by side, see every way from the Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport, Airtrain vs private transfer and shuttle vs private.
CGC Private Transfer vs Rideshare
| Factor | CGC pre-booked | Rideshare |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing on the day | ✓ Locked at booking — no surge on school holidays or event weekends | ✗ Dynamic surge applies early morning, event weekends, school holidays |
| Gateway Motorway toll | ✓ Included in the locked quote | ✗ Added on top of the surge fare |
| Canal-estate access | ✓ Waterway and canal-frontage streets captured at booking | ✗ Pin drops drift on canal cul-de-sacs and waterfront streets |
| Gated-estate access | ✓ Gate codes captured at booking — driver pulls to the front door | ✗ Pin-drop guesswork at the boom gate |
| Long-leg BNE acceptance (80km) | ✓ Routine and accepted at booking | ✗ Long airport runs can be declined at allocation, especially pre-dawn |
| Early-morning availability (3am–6am) | ✓ Pre-booked and rostered for the shift | ✗ Driver pools thin in the pre-dawn central Gold Coast |
| Child seats | ✓ Rear-facing baby seat, forward-facing or booster fitted before pickup, provided and required for children under 7 | ✗ Not provided as standard |
| Flight details checked and monitored | ✓ Standard on every booking | ✗ Not available |
For more detail, see our private driver vs rideshare guide.
Booking Information You’ll Need
Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Merrimac can be booked on the same reservation — we monitor the incoming flight and meet you on arrival.
- Exact Merrimac pickup address — Gooding Drive residential, canal or waterway-frontage home, Q Super Centre-adjacent street, townhouse or apartment and border address near Robina, Carrara or Clear Island Waters
- For gated estates — gate code so the driver pulls directly to the front door
- For apartments and townhouses — building name, unit number and loading-zone entrance
- BNE terminal — Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal or Brisbane Airport International Terminal
- Flight number and scheduled time
- Passenger count and luggage manifest — long-haul international usually means significant luggage
- Child seat requirements — ages and approximate sizes so the correct restraint is fitted
- Mobile contact for the night-before SMS
- Return-leg flight number where booking both legs together
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Merrimac to Brisbane Airport cost?
A fixed $200 Sedan or similar, $260 Kia Carnival for the 80km BNE run — based on standard rates (6am–9pm), with the Gateway toll and GST included and the final quote locked at booking. After-hours, Easter Sunday and optional extras may incur additional charges (closed on Christmas Day). Per vehicle, not per passenger.
How long does the trip take?
Around 1 hour 20 minutes off-peak via Gooding Drive, the M1 Pacific Motorway northbound and the Gateway Motorway — approximately 80km. Weekday peak through the M1 and the Logan merge may add 30–40 minutes. If you’re travelling in peak periods, allow up to 2 hours for the run.
Is the Gateway Motorway toll included?
Yes. The Gateway Motorway toll and GST are inside the one locked quote — no separate charge on arrival.
Are there after-hours charges?
Yes. Displayed pricing is based on standard rates, which apply 6am–9pm — we’re available 24/7 except Christmas Day. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge, which is calculated and confirmed in your online quote before booking — relevant given the early-morning pickups common on international long-haul departures.
Should I fly from Brisbane Airport or Gold Coast Airport from Merrimac?
BNE (80km, ~1h 20min) operates the full international long-haul network — the widebody routes to Europe, the US, the Middle East and the longer Asian destinations. OOL is much closer (~30km, ~35min) and handles domestic east-coast routes plus New Zealand, Bali and Fiji. Most Merrimac travellers use BNE for the longer international routes and OOL for domestic and short-haul Asia-Pacific. See our Merrimac to Gold Coast Airport page for the OOL option.
Do you pick up from Merrimac canal estates?
Yes. The Merrimac waterway and canal-frontage streets are core pickup points. Give us the street address and any access note at booking and we confirm the exact pickup point in the night-before SMS, so the driver reaches the right waterfront address rather than a generic pin.
What pickup time do I need for a 10am international flight?
Approximately 5:40am. Drive plus the 3-hour international buffer lands you at BNE International around 7:00am for check-in.
Do you pick up from gated estates in Merrimac?
Yes. Add the gate code to the booking and the driver pulls directly to the front door at the scheduled pickup time, rather than waiting outside the boom gate.
Do you fit baby seats or child seats from Merrimac?
Yes. Merrimac is in Queensland and QLD law requires children under 7 to travel in an approved restraint suited to their age and size. CGC provides and fits the correct rear-facing baby seat, forward-facing child seat or booster on request. Baby seats and child seats are arranged at booking — provide ages and approximate sizes — at $35 per seat, added to your quote at booking.
Do you provide Merrimac to Brisbane cruise terminal transfers?
Yes. CGC can provide private transfers from Merrimac and across the 4226 postcode to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal for cruise departures and arrivals, at the same fixed $200 sedan or $260 Kia Carnival as Brisbane Airport, both ways.
Are early-morning pickups available?
Yes. Pre-booked early morning and after-hours transfers are available and early-morning 3am–6am pickups are routine for international long-haul BNE departures from Merrimac. Pickups before 6am are available by pre-booking and may attract an after-hours surcharge, confirmed in your online quote.
Can I book a return Brisbane Airport to Merrimac transfer?
Yes. Many travellers book both directions together, at the same fixed $200 sedan or $260 Kia Carnival each way — Brisbane Airport fares are identical in both directions — with your flight monitored, 45 minutes’ waiting included after a domestic landing (90 after an international one) and 5% off the return leg. We monitor the incoming flight and provide door-to-door drop-off back to Merrimac and across the 4226 postcode.
What is your cancellation policy?
More than 24 hours out, the full amount converts to a booking credit; within 24 hours of pickup no credit is given. Flight cancelled by the airline? Over 4 hours’ notice brings a full credit, 1.5–4 hours a 50% credit, under 1.5 hours none. Credits apply to any future CGC booking and don’t expire — see our About Us page for the full terms.
What about big groups of more than 11 people?
Yes. Up to 14 travel as two vehicles on one reservation — the booking form adds a second Kia Carnival or a sedan and prices it there — and 15 or more is a call to 0416 131 285. Every vehicle leaves together, timed to the same flight.
Where will my driver meet me at Brisbane Airport?
Brisbane Airport pickups are kerbside in the designated pickup zone at both the Domestic and International terminals — your SMS booking confirmation includes the exact meet point and arrival instructions. Prefer to be met inside the terminal? Inside-terminal meet and greet is available at BNE as a $49 add-on.
Is there a train from Merrimac to Brisbane Airport?
Not from Merrimac itself. The nearest Gold Coast line stations are Robina and Nerang, a short drive away, and from there Airtrain runs through to both Brisbane Airport terminals every 15 minutes at peak times and every 30 off-peak — a lift to the station first, a per-person fare and first trains that rarely suit a pre-dawn check-in. A CGC transfer is door to door for a fixed $200 sedan or $260 Kia Carnival, Gateway toll included.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track the flight and move the pickup to suit. Waiting is included for 45 minutes after a domestic landing and 90 minutes after an international one, from actual landing — $2 a minute after that.
What pickup time do I need for an 8am domestic flight?
About 4:40am from Merrimac for an 8am domestic departure — the 1 hour 20 minute drive plus 2 hours at the terminal, worked back from the flight.
Do you charge more during school holidays?
No. The fixed price holds through school holidays, long weekends and event weekends — no surge at any time of year. A higher rate applies on Easter Sunday only (closed on Christmas Day).
How much luggage fits?
The sedan takes 3 passengers with 2 check-in cases and 2 carry-ons. The Kia Carnival takes up to 9 large bags for 1 to 4 passengers, 7 for five and 6 for six or seven. A pram or stroller counts as one check-in bag and means the Carnival rather than the sedan.
How do I pay?
By card online at booking, through the secure payment link. Every transfer is pre-booked and paid before travel, so there is nothing to pay in the car.
Can I get a quote by text or WhatsApp?
Yes. Text or WhatsApp our AI assistant Cooly on 0485 057 498 at any hour. Cooly quotes the fixed fare for Merrimac to Brisbane Airport, asks how many are travelling and whether baby seats or child seats are needed ($35 each), confirms the pickup in Queensland time and sends a secure payment link; nothing is held until it’s paid. Cooly books fixed routes only and quotes but doesn’t book trips inside 12 hours; for anything else reply TALK or call 0416 131 285.
Brisbane Cruise Terminal Transfers From Merrimac
CGC can also provide private transfers from Merrimac and across the 4226 postcode to the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal for cruise departures and arrivals — the same fixed $200 sedan or $260 Kia Carnival as Brisbane Airport, both ways, Gateway toll included.
Cruise details, luggage requirements and pickup access notes are captured at booking so the correct timing is confirmed before travel.
Related Resources
- Brisbane Airport (BNE) route information — hub
- Merrimac to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Gold Coast Airport (OOL) route information
- Robina to BNE
- Nerang to BNE
- Mudgeeraba to BNE
- Brisbane Airport terminal guide
- Private driver vs rideshare
- Airport transfer pricing guide
- Resources hub
External Authority Resources
Brisbane Airport publishes terminal maps and check-in cut-off times for Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal and Brisbane Airport International Terminal.
Queensland Traffic reports live M1 corridor conditions on the Merrimac-to-Brisbane route.
Queensland Transport and Main Roads publishes the Booked Hire licensing framework CGC operates under.
Book Merrimac to Brisbane Airport — Get Your Exact Quote
Driver allocated prior to pickup with SMS confirmation. Fixed pricing based on your exact pickup address at standard rates (6am–9pm), available 24/7 except Christmas Day, with the Gateway toll and GST included and final quote locked at booking. Your final price is displayed before booking confirmation. Merrimac residential, canal-estate and gated-estate pickups confirmed at booking, child seats provided and fitted before pickup. Door-to-door from any Merrimac home, apartment, canal-frontage or gated-estate address. Return transfers from Brisbane Airport back to Merrimac also available. No surge on school holidays or event weekends. After-hours transfers between 9pm and 6am may incur an additional surcharge.
Get Exact Quote Online
CGC Airport Transfers — Merrimac to Brisbane Airport transfers a fixed $200 sedan or $260 Kia Carnival. Private door-to-door BNE service across Merrimac QLD 4226 — the Gooding Drive corridor, the Merrimac canal and waterway estates, the Q Super Centre-adjacent residential streets, the Carrara, Robina and Clear Island Waters borders and gated estates.
Pricing: per vehicle, GST included, Gateway Motorway toll inside every quote, locked at booking. After-hours fee (9pm–6am pickups) confirmed inside the locked quote. Higher rate only on Easter Sunday (closed on Christmas Day). No surge on school holidays, peak periods or event weekends. No metered fare, no fuel levy, no last-minute surcharge.
Service: driver allocated prior to pickup with night-before SMS confirmation, flight details monitored on every booking, canal-estate and gated-estate gate-code access, child seats provided and fitted (required for children under 7, $35 per seat). Direct to Brisbane Airport Domestic and International Terminals.
Fleet: Sedan (Toyota Camry or Tesla) 1–3 passengers (2 large + 2 carry-on), Kia Carnival up to 7 passengers, 12-seater VW Crafter (up to 11 passengers). Licensed and insured under Queensland Booked Hire arrangements administered by Queensland Transport and Main Roads.
Phone: 0416 131 285 · SMS: 0416 131 285 · WhatsApp: 0416 131 285 · Email: admin@cgctransfers.com.au
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