What is the cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove is to line 700 bus and line 711 bus which costs $2 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove?

The fastest way to get from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $75 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Mermaid Beach and Sanctuary Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Mermaid Beach station to Sanctuary Cove. However, there are services departing from Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station and arriving at Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Southport bus station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Mermaid Beach and Sanctuary Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Mermaid Beach station to Sanctuary Cove station. However, there are services departing from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Hope Island station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove?

The distance between Mermaid Beach and Sanctuary Cove is 23 km. The road distance is 24.5 km.

How do I travel from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove without a car is to line 700 bus and line 711 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove bus from?

Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station.

Where do I catch the Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove train from?

Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove train services, operated by Translink, depart from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1.

Where does the Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove bus arrive?

Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Southport bus station, stop B.

Where does the Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove is 25 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove.

Where can I stay near Sanctuary Cove?

There are 2034+ hotels available in Sanctuary Cove.

Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove - 6 ways to travel via line 700 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 700 bus, line 711 bus
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1. Take the bus from Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station to Southport bus station, stop Bbus 700
2. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenuebus 711
1h 39m
$2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
1h 51m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Covetaxi 24.5 km
28 min
$75–95
Drive 24.5 km
1. Drive from Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Covecar 24.5 km
28 min
$5–7
Tram, line 711 bus
1. Take the tram from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to Southport station, platform 1tram L1
2. Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop B to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenuebus 711
1h 47m
$2
Tram, line 709 bus
1. Take the tram from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2. Take the bus from Helensvale stop A to Sickle Ave at Park Cove Bvdbus 709
2h 11m
$2

Mermaid Beach to Sanctuary Cove by bus

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Distance: 23.4 km
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Gold Coast Hwy at Mermaid Beach station to Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue via Southport bus station, stop B in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Mermaid Beach station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 48 min.

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