What is the cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise is to bus which costs $200 - $340 and takes 21h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs $200 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Airlie Beach and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct bus from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Airlie Beach and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Airlie Beach and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct train from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.

How far is it from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Airlie Beach and Surfers Paradise is 1037 km. The road distance is 1171.9 km.

How do I travel from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise without a car?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train which takes 19h 30m and costs $110 - $4,100.

How long does it take to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise bus from?

Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Airlie Beach station.

Where do I catch the Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise train from?

Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.

Train, bus or fly from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise?

The best way to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise is to train which takes 19h 30m and costs $110 - $4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $340 and takes 21h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $350 - $1,100 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane Coach Terminal station.

Where does the Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise train arrive?

Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise is 1172 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise.

How do I get a bus ticket from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise?

Book your Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane PPP - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
5h 49m
$207–680
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain Spirit of Queensland
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
19h 30m
$116–4,009
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus Au050-1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
21h 31m
$200–331
Drive 1,171.9 km
1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradisecar 1,171.9 km
13h 48m
$210–302
Fly Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HTI - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
6h 21m
$337–1,049
Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Gold Coast Airport
1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane PPP - OOL
8h 12m
$358–1,053
Bus to Mackay, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus
2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MKY - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train
8h 12m
$190–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
22h 40m
$203–448

Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise by bus, foot, train, and tram

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Distance: 1,036.5 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Airlie Beach Central to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Proserpine, Mill Street, Proserpine, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 19h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Brisbane in around 21h 31m.

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