There are 2 ways to get from Broadbeach to Palmwoods by tram, train, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Palmwoods station, platform 1train
4h 34m$2Drive 176.9 km
- Drive from Broadbeach to Palmwoodscar 176.9 km
2h 6m$32–46
Broadbeach to Palmwoods by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Palmwoods is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Broadbeach to Palmwoods is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Broadbeach station to Palmwoods station. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 and arriving at Palmwoods station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Broadbeach and Palmwoods is 184 km. The road distance is 176.9 km.
The best way to get from Broadbeach to Palmwoods without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 34m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Broadbeach to Palmwoods, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Palmwoods train services, operated by Translink, depart from Broadbeach North station, platform 1.
Broadbeach to Palmwoods train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadbeach to Palmwoods is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Broadbeach to Palmwoods.
There are 1864+ hotels available in Palmwoods.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Palmwoods, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Broadbeach to Palmwoods. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Bowen Hills station, platform 2, then take the train to Palmwoods station, platform 1. Alternatively, you can drive from Broadbeach to Palmwoods in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Palmwoods station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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