There are 5 ways to get from Griffith University to Main Beach by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train, tram via Loganlea station, platform 1
best- Take the train from Salisbury station, platform 1 to Loganlea station, platform 1train
- Take the train from Loganlea station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram L1
2h 21m$4Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram L1
2h 25m$3Line 120 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Griffith University stop B to Queen Street stationbus 120
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Surfers Paradisebus Sydney
3h 22m$29–47Drive 68 km
- Drive from Griffith University to Main Beachcar 68 km
51 min$13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith University to Main Beachtaxi 68 km
51 min$200–250
Griffith University to Main Beach by foot, bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Griffith University to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Griffith University stop B and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Brisbane and Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith University station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station, platform 1 and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Loganlea station, platform 1 and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Griffith University and Main Beach is 74 km. The road distance is 68 km.
The best way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach without a car is to train and tram via Loganlea station, platform 1 which takes 2h 21m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Griffith University to Main Beach, including transfers.
Griffith University to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Griffith University stop B station.
Griffith University to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Salisbury station, platform 1.
Griffith University to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Queen Street station.
What companies run services between Griffith University, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Griffith University to Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Griffith University stop B, Queen Street station, Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, and Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park in around 3h 22m.
Train from Salisbury station, platform 1 to Loganlea station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Loganlea station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Griffith University stop B to Queen Street station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $27–45
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $200–250
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Griffith University to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Loganlea station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith University to Main Beach is 68 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Griffith University to Main Beach.
There are 2885+ hotels available in Main Beach.






