There are 2 ways to get from Caboolture to Surfers Paradise by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
2h 50m$2Drive 124 km
- Drive from Caboolture to Surfers Paradisecar 124 km
1h 33m$23–33
Caboolture to Surfers Paradise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caboolture to Surfers Paradise is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Caboolture to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Caboolture station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Caboolture station, platform 3 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Bowen Hills station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Caboolture and Surfers Paradise is 134 km. The road distance is 124 km.
The best way to get from Caboolture to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 50m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Caboolture to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Caboolture to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Caboolture station, platform 3.
Caboolture to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 3.
Yes, the driving distance between Caboolture to Surfers Paradise is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Caboolture to Surfers Paradise.
There are 2732+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.
What companies run services between Caboolture, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Caboolture to Surfers Paradise. However, you can take the train to Bowen Hills station, platform 3, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can drive from Caboolture to Surfers Paradise in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Caboolture station, platform 3 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
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