What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to The Spit?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to The Spit is to train which costs $90 - $270 and takes 17h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to The Spit?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to The Spit is to tram and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $85 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and The Spit?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to The Spit. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Spit Rd Before Medusa St via Surfers Paradise and Chatswood Station, Victoria Av, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and The Spit?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to The Spit station. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Wynyard Station via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.

How far is it from Main Beach to The Spit?

The distance between Main Beach and The Spit is 725 km. The road distance is 830.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Main Beach to The Spit without a car is to train which takes 17h 34m and costs $90 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to The Spit?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Main Beach to The Spit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to The Spit bus from?

Main Beach to The Spit bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to The Spit train from?

Main Beach to The Spit train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Main Beach to The Spit?

The best way to get from Main Beach to The Spit is to train which takes 17h 34m and costs $90 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 17h 46m.

Where does the Main Beach to The Spit bus arrive?

Main Beach to The Spit bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Chatswood station.

What is the time difference between Main Beach and The Spit?

The Spit is 1h ahead of Main Beach. It is currently 10:17 AM in Main Beach and 11:17 AM in The Spit.

Where does the Main Beach to The Spit train arrive?

Main Beach to The Spit train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Main Beach to The Spit?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to The Spit is 831 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Main Beach to The Spit.

Where can I stay near The Spit?

There are 5298+ hotels available in The Spit.

Main Beach to The Spit - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Main Beach to The Spit by tram, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram to Gold Coast Airport, fly
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1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane OOL - SYD
4h 20m
$88–386
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
17h 34m
$92–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswoodbus Pm11
17h 46m
$124–186
Drive 830.6 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to The Spitcar 830.6 km
9h 1m
$152–219
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane BNE - SYD
5h 39m
$128–484
Bus via Central Station (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Stationbus Sydney
18h 14m
$146–342

Main Beach to The Spit by tram, train, and bus

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17h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 725 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and The Spit, NSW, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Spit Rd Before Medusa St via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Wynyard Station, and Wynyard Station, Carrington St, Stand A in around 17h 34m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Chatswood once daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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