What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Main Beach is to tram which costs $1 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Main Beach is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Gold Coast and Main Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Gold Coast and Main Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 1 station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Main Beach?

The distance between Gold Coast and Main Beach is 2 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Main Beach without a car is to tram which takes 4 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Main Beach?

The tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Main Beach station, platform 1 takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Main Beach bus from?

Gold Coast to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Gold Coast to Main Beach train from?

Gold Coast to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1.

Where does the Gold Coast to Main Beach bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Main Beach train arrive?

Gold Coast to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Main Beach station, platform 1.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2696+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Gold Coast to Main Beach - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 705 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gold Coast to Main Beach by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Main Beach station, platform 1tram Gcl3
4 min
$1
Line 705 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue to Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenuebus 705
5 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gold Coast to Main Beachtaxi 2.6 km
3 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Gold Coast to Main Beachwalk 2.6 km
31 min

Gold Coast to Main Beach by tram

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Distance: 1.8 km
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a vehicle from Cypress Avenue station, platform 1 to Main Beach station, platform 1 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue to Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 5 min.

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