There are 4 ways to get from Clontarf to Surfers Paradise by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, tram via Sandgate station, platform 2
best- Take the train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
2h 57m$4Line 310 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Rainbow St at Sandgate station, stop 33 to Ann Street Stop 8bus 310
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
3h 48m$24–42Drive 105.2 km
- Drive from Clontarf to Surfers Paradisecar 105.2 km
1h 15m$19–28Train, tram
- Take the train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
3h 8m$4
Clontarf to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clontarf to Surfers Paradise is to train and tram via Sandgate station, platform 2 which costs $4 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Clontarf to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Clontarf to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Maine Rd near Tainton St and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Rainbow St at Sandgate station, stop 33 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Clontarf station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Sandgate station, platform 2 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Central station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Clontarf and Surfers Paradise is 113 km. The road distance is 105.2 km.
The best way to get from Clontarf to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and tram via Sandgate station, platform 2 which takes 2h 57m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Clontarf to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Clontarf to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Rainbow St at Sandgate station, stop 33.
Clontarf to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Sandgate station, platform 2.
Clontarf to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ann Street Stop 8 station.
What companies run services between Clontarf, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Maine Rd near Tainton St to Surfers Paradise via Sandgate bus station, stop 3, Rainbow St at Sandgate station, stop 33, Ann Street Stop 8, and Brisbane in around 3h 48m.
Train from Sandgate station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Rainbow St at Sandgate station, stop 33 to Ann Street Stop 8
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Clontarf to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Clontarf to Surfers Paradise is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Clontarf to Surfers Paradise.
There are 2768+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.






