What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Palm Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Palm Beach is to line 700 bus which costs $1 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Palm Beach?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Palm Beach is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Palm Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main Beach station station and arriving at Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenue. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Palm Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Palm Beach station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 2 and arriving at Burleigh Heads station, platform 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Main Beach to Palm Beach?

The distance between Main Beach and Palm Beach is 18 km. The road distance is 17.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Main Beach to Palm Beach without a car is to line 700 bus which takes 29 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Palm Beach?

The line 700 bus from Main Beach station to Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenue takes 29 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Palm Beach bus from?

Main Beach to Palm Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Main Beach station.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Palm Beach train from?

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

Where does the Main Beach to Palm Beach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Main Beach to Palm Beach train arrive?

Main Beach to Palm Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Burleigh Heads station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Palm Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Palm Beach is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Main Beach to Palm Beach.

Where can I stay near Palm Beach?

There are 2969+ hotels available in Palm Beach.

Main Beach to Palm Beach - 5 ways to travel via line 700 bus, tram, and taxi

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

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Line 700 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Main Beach station to Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenuebus 700
29 min
$1
Tram
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram L1
48 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Palm Beachtaxi 17.4 km
20 min
$55–70
Drive 17.4 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Palm Beachcar 17.4 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 705 bus, line 700 bus
1. Take the bus from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park to Broadbeach South stationbus 705
2. Take the bus from Broadbeach South station, stop A to Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenuebus 700
1h
$2

Main Beach to Palm Beach by bus

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Distance: 18.5 km
Duration: 29 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Main Beach station to Gold Coast Hwy at Thirteenth Avenue every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 36 min.

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