What is the cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo is to tram and train which costs $4 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Mermaid Beach and Australia Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Mermaid Beach station to Australia Zoo. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station and arriving at Australia Zoo via Burleigh Heads, Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Mermaid Beach and Australia Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Mermaid Beach station to Australia Zoo station. However, there are services departing from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo?

The distance between Mermaid Beach and Australia Zoo is 179 km. The road distance is 156.3 km.

How do I travel from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo without a car is to tram and train which takes 6h 34m and costs $4.

How long does it take to get from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo bus from?

Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.

Where do I catch the Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo train from?

Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo train services, operated by Translink, depart from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1.

Where does the Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo bus arrive?

Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo train arrive?

Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.

Can I drive from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo.

Where can I stay near Australia Zoo?

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Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo - 3 ways to travel via train, tram, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoo by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train
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1. Take the tram from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
3. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 34m
$4
Bus, line 615 bus
1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club to Australia Zoobus 615
8h 1m
$46–72
Drive 156.3 km
1. Drive from Mermaid Beach to Australia Zoocar 156.3 km
1h 53m
$28–41

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Distance: 179.4 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Mermaid Beach, QLD, Australia and Australia Zoo, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station to Australia Zoo via Burleigh Heads station, stop B, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club, and Australia Zoo in around 8h 1m.

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