What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to The Spit?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to The Spit is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to The Spit?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to The Spit is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and The Spit?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to The Spit. However, there are services departing from Brisbane and arriving at Sea World via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Brisbane and The Spit?

No, there is no direct train from Brisbane station to The Spit station. However, there are services departing from Central station, platform 1 and arriving at Southport station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Brisbane to The Spit?

The distance between Brisbane and The Spit is 80 km. The road distance is 78.1 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to The Spit without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to The Spit without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 38m and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to The Spit?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Brisbane to The Spit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to The Spit bus from?

Brisbane to The Spit bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to The Spit train from?

Brisbane to The Spit train services, operated by Translink, depart from Central station, platform 1.

Where does the Brisbane to The Spit bus arrive?

Brisbane to The Spit bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Brisbane to The Spit train arrive?

Brisbane to The Spit train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.

Can I drive from Brisbane to The Spit?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to The Spit is 78 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Brisbane to The Spit.

Where can I stay near The Spit?

There are 2738+ hotels available in The Spit.

Brisbane to The Spit - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to The Spit by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or bus

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Southport station, platform 2tram L1
1h 38m
$2
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
1h 44m
$24–38
Drive 78.1 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to The Spitcar 78.1 km
56 min
$14–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brisbane to The Spittaxi 78.1 km
56 min
$230–280
Train, line 704 bus
1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
2. Take the bus from Helensvale stop D to Sea Worldbus 704
2h 7m
$2

Brisbane to The Spit by train and tram

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80 km
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and The Spit, QLD, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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