There are 4 ways to get from Broadbeach to Maclean by bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Ballina Airport (BNK)
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus Dt19
6h 34m$58–100Drive 191.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Broadbeach to Macleancar 191.7 km
2h 9m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to MacLeanbus Pm11
6h 50m$46–66Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Macleanbus Sydney
7h 4m$50–86
Broadbeach to Maclean by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Maclean is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Maclean is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadbeach to Maclean. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel via Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St and Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Broadbeach and Maclean is 222 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Maclean without a car is to bus via Ballina Airport (BNK) which takes 6h 34m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Broadbeach to Maclean, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Maclean bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Broadbeach to Maclean bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Ballina Service Center station.
Maclean is 1h ahead of Broadbeach. It is currently 7:45 PM in Broadbeach and 8:45 PM in Maclean.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Maclean is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Broadbeach to Maclean.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Maclean, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Florida Gardens station, platform 1 to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel via Cavill Avenue station, platform 1, Surfers Paradise, Ballina Service Center, Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St, and Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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