There are 3 ways to get from Runcorn to Surfers Paradise by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train Bdvl / ...
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 24m$2Drive 64.8 km
- Drive from Runcorn to Surfers Paradisecar 64.8 km
48 min$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Runcorn to Surfers Paradisetaxi 64.8 km
48 min$190–240
Runcorn to Surfers Paradise by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Surfers Paradise is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Surfers Paradise is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Runcorn station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Altandi station, platform 1 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Runcorn and Surfers Paradise is 66 km. The road distance is 64.8 km.
The best way to get from Runcorn to Surfers Paradise without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 24m and costs $2.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Runcorn to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Runcorn to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Altandi station, platform 1.
Runcorn to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 1.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Surfers Paradise is 65 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Runcorn to Surfers Paradise.
There are 2738+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.
What companies run services between Runcorn, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Runcorn to Surfers Paradise. However, you can take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the vehicle to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2. Alternatively, you can drive from Runcorn to Surfers Paradise in around 48 min.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Altandi station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $190–240
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- +61 13 32 22
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Yellow Cab Co
- Phone
- +61 13 2227
- Website
- yellowcab.com.au
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