If you are planning to Ride the G: to the Gold Coast Marathon, we will be running extra early morning services on Saturday 5 July and Sunday 6 July to help get you there. We will be running all day (just like you!) so jump on board, anytime you need to.
Saturday 5 July 2025
4am – 11am | 11am – 1pm | 1pm onwards |
Trams running every 6.5 minutes | Trams running every 7.5 minutes | Normal services resume |
Sunday 6 July 2025
4am – 6.30am | 6.30am – 1.30pm | 1.30pm onwards |
Trams running every 6.5 minutes | Trams running every 7.5 minutes | Normal services resume |
Ticketing
Travelling to the Gold Coast Marathon has never been easier! Whether you’re a competitor, volunteer, or spectator, we’ve got you covered with free travel options and easy payment methods. Staff, volunteers, and competitors can travel free on the G: between 4am and 2pm on Saturday 5 July 2025 and between 4am and 3pm on Sunday 6 July 2025 provided they are wearing/in possession of one of the following:
- Gold Coast Marathon race bib
- Accreditation Pass
For more information about ticketing, please visit translink.com.au or call 13 12 30 anytime.
If you are not in possession of the above, you will need to purchase a ticket before you board the G:.
Pay only 50 cents per journey with these easy payment options:
- contactless Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit or debit card or digital wallet linked to your smartphone, smart watch, or smart device. Please present one card or device per customer travelling.
- go card – please tap your go card to a validator on the station platform at the beginning and end of each trip.
- a pre-purchased paper ticket. Available from fare machines located at G:link stations. Paper tickets are valid for one way travel only.
Fines apply if you are caught riding the G: without a valid ticket!
For information on ticketing, fares or to plan your journey, please visit Translink or call 13 12 30 anytime.
We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this area, including the Yugambeh people and family groups within, and recognise their connection to the land, waters and resources in the area now known as the Gold Coast. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
