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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Main Beach is to tram which costs $1 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Main Beach is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Main Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre and arriving at Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Main Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queen Street station, platform 2 station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Southport to Main Beach?

The distance between Southport and Main Beach is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Main Beach without a car is to tram which takes 10 min and costs $1.

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

The tram from Queen Street station, platform 2 to Main Beach station, platform 2 takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Southport to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre station.

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

Southport to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Queen Street station, platform 2.

Where does the Southport to Main Beach bus arrive?

Southport to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue station.

Where does the Southport to Main Beach train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2713+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Southport to Main Beach - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 704 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Main Beach by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Queen Street station, platform 2 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram L1
10 min
$1
Line 704 bus
1. Take the bus from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenuebus 704
11 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Main Beachtaxi 4.8 km
6 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Southport to Main Beachwalk 4.1 km
49 min

Southport to Main Beach by tram

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Distance: 4.1 km
Duration: 10 min

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Queen Street station, platform 2 to Main Beach station, platform 2 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Scarborough St at Southport Transit Centre to Tedder Ave at Lennie Avenue every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 11 min.

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