What is the cheapest way to get from Grafton to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Grafton to Main Beach is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grafton to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Grafton to Main Beach is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Grafton and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Grafton to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Grafton and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Grafton and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Grafton station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Grafton Station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Grafton to Main Beach?

The distance between Grafton and Main Beach is 270 km. The road distance is 240.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Grafton to Main Beach without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Grafton to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Grafton to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grafton to Main Beach bus from?

Grafton to Main Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Grafton station.

Where do I catch the Grafton to Main Beach train from?

Grafton to Main Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Grafton Station.

Train or bus from Grafton to Main Beach?

The best way to get from Grafton to Main Beach is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $170 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Grafton to Main Beach bus arrive?

Grafton to Main Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Grafton to Main Beach train arrive?

Grafton to Main Beach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.

Can I drive from Grafton to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Grafton to Main Beach is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Grafton to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2740+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Grafton to Main Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grafton to Main Beach by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Grafton to Surfers Paradisebus Au001
4h 49m
$38–61
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Grafton Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
5h 40m
$29–162
Drive 240.4 km
1. Drive from Grafton to Main Beachcar 240.4 km
2h 44m
$43–62
Bus via Grafton (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Grafton to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
6h 6m
$54–108

Grafton to Main Beach by train and tram

11Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Grafton, NSW, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Grafton to Surfers Paradise once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grafton Station to Main Beach station, platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 5h 40m.

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