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

The cheapest way to get from Parkwood to Main Beach is to tram which costs $1 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkwood to Main Beach is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Parkwood and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkwood to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Uplands Dr at Brushwood Ridge Reserve and arriving at Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue via Scarborough St at Marshall Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

Is there a direct train between Parkwood and Main Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parkwood East station, platform 2 station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Parkwood to Main Beach?

The distance between Parkwood and Main Beach is 8 km. The road distance is 9.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkwood to Main Beach without a car is to tram which takes 19 min and costs $1.

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

The tram from Parkwood East station, platform 2 to Main Beach station, platform 2 takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Parkwood to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Uplands Dr at Brushwood Ridge Reserve station.

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

Parkwood to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Parkwood East station, platform 2.

Where does the Parkwood to Main Beach bus arrive?

Parkwood to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Scarborough St at Marshall Lane station.

Where does the Parkwood to Main Beach train arrive?

Parkwood to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Main Beach station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Parkwood to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Parkwood to Main Beach is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Parkwood to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2731+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Parkwood to Main Beach - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 715 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Parkwood to Main Beach by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Parkwood East station, platform 2 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram L1
19 min
$1
Line 715 bus, line 704 bus
1. Take the bus from Uplands Dr at Brushwood Ridge Reserve to Scarborough St at Marshall Lanebus 715
2. Take the bus from Scarborough St at Marshall Lane to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenuebus 704
40 min
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Parkwood to Main Beachtaxi 9.2 km
11 min
$30–40
Drive 9.2 km
1. Drive from Parkwood to Main Beachcar 9.2 km
11 min
$2–3

Parkwood to Main Beach by tram

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Distance: 7.7 km
Duration: 19 min

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Parkwood East station, platform 2 to Main Beach station, platform 2 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uplands Dr at Brushwood Ridge Reserve to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue via Scarborough St at Marshall Lane in around 40 min.

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