There are 3 ways to get from Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Rothwell 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 3m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Rothwell station to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R601
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
4h 31m$30–48Drive 111.2 km
- Drive from Deception Bay to Surfers Paradisecar 111.2 km
1h 24m$21–30
Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise is to train and tram which costs $4 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Deception Bay Rd at Bailey Road and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Rothwell station, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Deception Bay station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Rothwell station, platform 1 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Deception Bay and Surfers Paradise is 125 km. The road distance is 111.2 km.
The best way to get from Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 3m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Rothwell station.
Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Rothwell station, platform 1.
Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
What companies run services between Deception Bay, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Deception Bay Rd at Bailey Road to Surfers Paradise via Rothwell station, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, Abbotsford Rd at Montpelier Road Stop 12/13, Adelaide Street Stop 40 near Broadway, and Brisbane in around 4h 31m.
Train from Rothwell station, platform 1 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 15 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 Rothwell station to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Deception Bay to Surfers Paradise.
There are 2847+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.


