There are 3 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3train Ipca / ...
3h 47m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St to Caboolture station, stop Abus R599
4h 30m$25–38Drive 144.5 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Bongareecar 144.5 km
1h 50m$26–38
Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island is to train which costs $4 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Bribie Island park 'n' ride via Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St and Caboolture station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Bribie Island station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Caboolture station, platform 3 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Bribie Island is 157 km. The road distance is 144.5 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $40 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Bribie Island, QLD, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Bribie Island park 'n' ride via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Caboolture station, platform 3, and Caboolture station, stop C in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island park 'n' ride via Brisbane, Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St, and Caboolture station, stop C in around 4h 30m.
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Caboolture station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Edward Street Stop 141 near Ann St to Caboolture station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Bribie Island.
There are 550+ hotels available in Bribie Island.






