There are 5 ways to get from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h$2Line 709 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Sickle Ave at Ballybunyon Cr to Helensvale stationbus 709
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
1h 13m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradisetaxi 19.6 km
22 min$60–75Drive 19.6 km
- Drive from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradisecar 19.6 km
22 min$4–5Line 711 bus, line 731 bus
- Take the bus from Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue to Southport bus station, stop Abus 711
- Take the bus from Southport bus station, stop A to Surfers Paradisebus 731 / ...
1h 26m$2
Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise is to line 709 bus and tram which costs $2 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise. However, there are services departing from Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue and arriving at Surfers Paradise via Southport bus station, stop A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanctuary Cove station to Surfers Paradise station. However, there are services departing from Hope Island station, platform 1 and arriving at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Sanctuary Cove and Surfers Paradise is 25 km. The road distance is 19.6 km.
The best way to get from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise without a car is to tram which takes 1h and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.
Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue station.
Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 4.
Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Southport bus station, stop A.
What companies run services between Sanctuary Cove, QLD, Australia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?
Translink operates a vehicle from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue to Surfers Paradise via Southport bus station, stop A in around 1h 26m.
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Sickle Ave at Ballybunyon Cr to Helensvale station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Broadwater Ave at Crescent Avenue to Southport bus station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Southport bus station, stop A to Surfers Paradise
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
Russell Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61408 785 218
Tamborine Mtn & Canungra Yellow Cabs
- Phone
- +61 7 5545 1577
Macleay Island Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61418 734 741
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More Questions & Answers
Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cavill Avenue station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Sanctuary Cove to Surfers Paradise.
There are 2768+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise.


