There are 4 ways to get from Griffith University to Main Beach by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram L1
1h 49m$2Train, line 704 bus
- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
- Take the bus from Helensvale stop D to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenuebus 704
2h 8m$2Drive 68 km
- Drive from Griffith University to Main Beachcar 68 km
51 min$12–18Taxi
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to Main Beach is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 49m.
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 train from Griffith University station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Altandi station, platform 1 and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Griffith University and Main Beach is 69 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 which takes 1h 49m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Griffith University to Main Beach, including transfers.
Griffith University to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Altandi station, platform 1.
Griffith University to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale 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 2739+ hotels available in Main Beach.
What companies run services between Griffith University, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Griffith University to Main Beach. However, you can walk to Griffith University stop B, take the line 123 bus to Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68, walk to Altandi station, platform 1, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Main Beach station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Griffith University to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue via Griffith University stop B, Mains Rd at Altandi, stop 68, Altandi station, platform 1, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale stop D in around 2h 8m.
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 44 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 Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Helensvale stop D to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- 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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