What is the cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Birkdale Rd near Napier St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and Surfers Paradise?

No, there is no direct train from Birkdale station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station, platform 1 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Boggo Road station, platform 8 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Birkdale and Surfers Paradise is 105 km. The road distance is 75.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 37m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Surfers Paradise bus from?

Birkdale to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Surfers Paradise train from?

Birkdale to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Birkdale station, platform 1.

Where does the Birkdale to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

Birkdale to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at King George Square, 1b station.

Where does the Birkdale to Surfers Paradise train arrive?

Birkdale to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 7.

Can I drive from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Surfers Paradise is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2750+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Birkdale to Surfers Paradise - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birkdale to Surfers Paradise by train, tram, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, tram
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1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Boggo Road station, platform 7train
2. Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
3. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
2h 37m
$2
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birkdale station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain Clsh / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Pm11
3h 16m
$22–30
Drive 75.6 km
1. Drive from Birkdale to Surfers Paradisecar 75.6 km
1h 4m
$14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkdale to Surfers Paradisetaxi 75.6 km
1h 4m
$220–270
Line 222 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F to King George Square, 1bbus 222
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
3h 49m
$24–42

Birkdale to Surfers Paradise by train and tram

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Distance: 104.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Birkdale Rd near Napier St to Surfers Paradise via Capalaba bus station, stop E, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J, Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform F, King George Square, 1b, and Brisbane in around 3h 49m.

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