There are 5 ways to get from Helensvale to Thornlands by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Cleveland station, platform 1train Shcl / ...
2h 33m$2Train, line 222 bus, line 250 bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to South Brisbane station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Carindale Shopping Centre Interchangebus 222 / ...
- Take the bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J to Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rdbus 250
2h 49m$2Drive 55.9 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Thornlandscar 55.9 km
42 min$11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Helensvale to Thornlandstaxi 55.9 km
42 min$170–210Bus, line 250 bus
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3bus R772
- Take the bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J to Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rdbus 250
2h 59m$2
Helensvale to Thornlands by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Thornlands is to train which costs $3 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Thornlands is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Thornlands. However, there are services departing from Helensvale L1 bus stop and arriving at Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rd via Boggo Road station, platform 4 and Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Thornlands station. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Cleveland station, platform 1 via Boggo Road station, platform 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Helensvale and Thornlands is 100 km. The road distance is 55.9 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Thornlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Helensvale to Thornlands, including transfers.
Helensvale to Thornlands bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale L1 bus stop station.
Helensvale to Thornlands train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Thornlands is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus and line 250 bus, which costs $3 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Thornlands, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rd via Boggo Road station, platform 8, Cleveland station, platform 1, and Cleveland station in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rd via Boggo Road station, platform 4, Carindale Shopping Centre Interchange, and Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J in around 2h 59m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Boggo Road station, platform 8 to Cleveland station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to South Brisbane station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cultural Centre station, platform 2 to Carindale Shopping Centre Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J to Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Boggo Road station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Carindale Shopping Centre station, platform J to Cleveland Redland Bay Rd near Thornlands Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Helensvale to Thornlands bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 3.
Helensvale to Thornlands train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Boggo Road station, platform 6.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Thornlands is 56 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Helensvale to Thornlands.
There are 306+ hotels available in Thornlands.


