There are 3 ways to get from Broadbeach to Palmwoods by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), 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 4m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop Bbus R611 / ...
4h 59m$30–48Drive 176.9 km
- Drive from Broadbeach to Palmwoodscar 176.9 km
2h 6m$32–47
Broadbeach to Palmwoods by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Broadbeach to Palmwoods is to tram and train which costs $3 and takes 4h 4m.
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 bus from Broadbeach to Palmwoods. However, there are services departing from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue and arriving at Chevallum Rd opp Duck Pond hail 'n' ride via Surfers Paradise, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Landsborough station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
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 4m.
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 4m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Broadbeach to Palmwoods, including transfers.
Broadbeach to Palmwoods bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Broadbeach to Palmwoods train services, operated by Translink, depart from Broadbeach North station, platform 1.
Broadbeach to Palmwoods bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What companies run services between Broadbeach, QLD, Australia and Palmwoods, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Old Burleigh Rd at Britannia Avenue to Chevallum Rd opp Duck Pond hail 'n' ride via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, and Landsborough station, stop B in around 4h 59m.
Tram from Broadbeach North station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Palmwoods station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
Bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Landsborough station, stop B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
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 1887+ hotels available in Palmwoods.






