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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Aratulaby bus (Greyhound), tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Aratula by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Bus via Brisbane

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Aratulabus bus Brisbane
    3h 24m
    $72–125

  2. Drive  113.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Aratulacar car 113.6 km
    1h 40m
    $25–36

  3. Tram, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Boggo Road station, platform 6train train
    3. Take the bus from PA Hospital to Aratulabus bus
    4h
    $48–78

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus bus Pm12
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Aratulabus bus Boonah Service
    3h 45m
    $69–119

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain train Vlbd / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Aratulabus bus Boonah Service
    4h 22m
    $46–86

Surfers Paradise to Aratula by bus and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Aratula, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Aratula via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3h 24m.

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