There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters is to train which costs $2 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Bermuda St at Hooker Boulevard via Surfers Paradise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to Broadbeach Waters station. However, there are services departing from South Brisbane station, platform 1 and arriving at Nerang station, platform 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Brisbane and Broadbeach Waters is 82 km. The road distance is 80.7 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters, including transfers.
Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters train services, operated by Translink, depart from South Brisbane station, platform 1.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs $2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Broadbeach Waters, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Nerang station, platform 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
Train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Nerang station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $27–45
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Booking & Getting There
Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.
Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nerang station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters is 81 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Brisbane to Broadbeach Waters.
There are 2853+ hotels available in Broadbeach Waters.