What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Gold Coast?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Gold Coast is to tram which costs $1 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Gold Coast?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Gold Coast is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Gold Coast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue and arriving at Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Gold Coast?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Main Beach station, platform 2 station and arriving at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Main Beach to Gold Coast?

The distance between Main Beach and Gold Coast is 2 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Gold Coast without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Gold Coast without a car is to tram which takes 5 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Gold Coast?

The tram from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Gold Coast bus from?

Main Beach to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Gold Coast train from?

Main Beach to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach station, platform 2.

Where does the Main Beach to Gold Coast bus arrive?

Main Beach to Gold Coast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue station.

Where does the Main Beach to Gold Coast train arrive?

Main Beach to Gold Coast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cypress Avenue station, platform 2.

Where can I stay near Gold Coast?

There are 2732+ hotels available in Gold Coast.

Main Beach to Gold Coast - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 705 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach to Gold Coast by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2tram Gcl3
5 min
$1
Line 705 bus
1. Take the bus from Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue to Ferny Ave at Palm Avenuebus 705
7 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Gold Coasttaxi 2.6 km
3 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Main Beach to Gold Coastwalk 2.6 km
31 min

Main Beach to Gold Coast by tram

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Distance: 1.8 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Gold Coast, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Cypress Avenue station, platform 2 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue to Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 7 min.

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