What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains is to tram and train via Boggo Road station, platform 6 which costs $3 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Eight Mile Plains?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2 via Surfers Paradise and King George Square, 2a. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Eight Mile Plains?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Eight Mile Plains station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Boggo Road station, platform 6 via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains?

The distance between Main Beach and Eight Mile Plains is 94 km. The road distance is 60.9 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains without a car is to tram and train via Boggo Road station, platform 6 which takes 2h 14m and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains bus from?

Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains train from?

Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains train services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach station, platform 1.

Where does the Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains bus arrive?

Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains train arrive?

Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains is 61 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains.

Where can I stay near Eight Mile Plains?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Eight Mile Plains.

Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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Tram, train via Boggo Road station, platform 6
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1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train Vlbd / ...
2h 14m
$2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from King George Square, 2a to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2bus M1 / ...
2h 38m
$24–42
Drive 60.9 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plainscar 60.9 km
43 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Eight Mile Plainstaxi 60.9 km
43 min
$180–220
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Loganlea station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2h 38m
$4

Main Beach to Eight Mile Plains by tram, train, and bus

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Distance: 94.4 km
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Eight Mile Plains station, platform 2 via Surfers Paradise and King George Square, 2a in around 2h 38m.

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