There are 3 ways to get from Griffith University to Surfers Paradise by train, tram, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 45m$2Drive 69.6 km
- Drive from Griffith University to Surfers Paradisecar 69.6 km
53 min$13–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Griffith University to Surfers Paradisetaxi 69.6 km
53 min$210–250
Griffith University to Surfers Paradise by foot, bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Griffith University to Surfers Paradise is to train and tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Griffith University to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Griffith University station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Altandi station, platform 1 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Griffith University and Surfers Paradise is 72 km. The road distance is 69.6 km.
The best way to get from Griffith University to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 45m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Griffith University to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Griffith University to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Altandi station, platform 1.
Griffith University to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Griffith University to Surfers Paradise is 70 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Griffith University to Surfers Paradise.
There are 2848+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.
What companies run services between Griffith University, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Griffith University to Surfers Paradise. 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 Cavill Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can drive from Griffith University to Surfers Paradise in around 53 min.
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $210–250
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide


