There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram L1
2h 2m$21–28Drive 84.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beachcar 84.4 km
1h$16–22Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
2h 19m$26–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to Main Beach84.4 km
1h
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach is to drive which takes 1h and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Airport and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane Airport (BNE) station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from International Airport Station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Main Beach is 96 km. The road distance is 84.4 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 2m and costs $21 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach, including transfers.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane Airport station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from International Airport Station.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
What companies run services between Brisbane Airport (BNE), Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $25–40
- Flexible
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Brisbane-BNE to Main Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Main Beach.
There are 2737+ hotels available in Main Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Main Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.