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

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach is to line 700 bus which costs $1 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $22 - $27.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 station and arriving at Mermaid Beach station, platform 2 station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach?

The distance between Gold Coast and Mermaid Beach is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach without a car is to line 700 bus which takes 11 min and costs $1.

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

The line 700 bus from Surfers Paradise to Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

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

Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

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

Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2.

Where does the Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach bus arrive?

Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station.

Where does the Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach train arrive?

Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Mermaid Beach station, platform 2.

Where can I stay near Mermaid Beach?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Mermaid Beach.

Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach - 4 ways to travel via line 700 bus, tram, and taxi

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

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Line 700 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach stationbus 700
11 min
$1
Tram
1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Mermaid Beach station, platform 2tram L1
13 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gold Coast to Mermaid Beachtaxi 6.1 km
7 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Gold Coast to Mermaid Beachwalk 5.2 km
1h 2m

Gold Coast to Mermaid Beach by bus

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Distance: 4.8 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Mermaid Beach station, platform 2 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 13 min.

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