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

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Southport is to line 704 bus which costs $1 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Southport is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Southport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue and arriving at Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Southport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 station and arriving at Queen Street station, platform 1 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Main Beach to Southport?

The distance between Main Beach and Southport is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Main Beach to Southport without a car is to line 704 bus which takes 11 min and costs $1.

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

The line 704 bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Main Beach to Southport bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue station.

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

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

Where does the Main Beach to Southport bus arrive?

Main Beach to Southport bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre station.

Where does the Main Beach to Southport train arrive?

Main Beach to Southport train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Queen Street station, platform 1.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 2523+ hotels available in Southport.

Main Beach to Southport - 4 ways to travel via line 704 bus, tram, and taxi

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

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Line 704 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centrebus 704
11 min
$1
Tram
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Queen Street station, platform 1tram L1
12 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Southporttaxi 4.8 km
6 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Main Beach to Southportwalk 4.1 km
49 min

Main Beach to Southport by bus

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue to Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Queen Street station, platform 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 12 min.

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