What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Hope Island?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Hope Island is to line 711 bus which costs $1 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Hope Island?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Hope Island is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Hope Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southport bus station, stop B station and arriving at Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Hope Island?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Hope Island station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Hope Island?

The distance between Main Beach and Hope Island is 17 km. The road distance is 18.4 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Hope Island without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Hope Island without a car is to line 711 bus which takes 40 min and costs $1.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Hope Island bus from?

Main Beach to Hope Island bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Southport bus station, stop B.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Hope Island train from?

Main Beach to Hope Island train services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach station, platform 1.

Where does the Main Beach to Hope Island bus arrive?

Main Beach to Hope Island bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Main Beach to Hope Island train arrive?

Main Beach to Hope Island train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Hope Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Hope Island is 18 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Main Beach to Hope Island.

Where can I stay near Hope Island?

There are 2184+ hotels available in Hope Island.

Main Beach to Hope Island - 5 ways to travel via line 711 bus, tram, and taxi

Q: How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Hope Island?

The line 711 bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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There are 5 ways to get from Main Beach to Hope Island by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 711 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centrebus 711
40 min
$1
Tram
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
1h 13m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Hope Islandtaxi 18.4 km
21 min
$55–70
Drive 18.4 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Hope Islandcar 18.4 km
21 min
$4–5
Tram, line 709 bus
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the bus from Helensvale stop A to Cova Bvd at Hope Island Rdbus 709 / ...
1h 25m
$1

Main Beach to Hope Island by bus

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Distance: 17.1 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Hope Island, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 28 min.

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