What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Surfers Paradise?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Surfers Paradise is to tram which costs $1 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Surfers Paradise?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Surfers Paradise is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Surfers Paradise?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue and arriving at Surfers Paradise. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Surfers Paradise?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Main Beach station, platform 2 station and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Main Beach to Surfers Paradise?

The distance between Main Beach and Surfers Paradise is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Main Beach to Surfers Paradise without a car is to tram which takes 8 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Surfers Paradise?

The tram from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Surfers Paradise bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Surfers Paradise train from?

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

Where does the Main Beach to Surfers Paradise bus arrive?

Main Beach to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Surfers Paradise station.

Where does the Main Beach to Surfers Paradise train arrive?

Main Beach to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2.

Where can I stay near Surfers Paradise?

There are 2732+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.

Main Beach to Surfers Paradise - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 705 bus

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
8 min
$1
Line 705 bus
1. Take the bus from Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue to Surfers Paradisebus 705
9 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Main Beach to Surfers Paradisetaxi 3 km
4 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Main Beach to Surfers Paradisewalk 3.1 km
36 min

Main Beach to Surfers Paradise by tram

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Distance: 2.4 km
Duration: 8 min

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue to Surfers Paradise every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 9 min.

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