There are 3 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Rothwell station, platform 2train
3h 16m$4Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills to Rothwell stationbus R601
3h 25m$30–48Drive 112 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Deception Baycar 112 km
1h 25m$21–30
Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay by tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay is to tram and train which costs $4 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Maine Tce near Union St via Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills and Rothwell station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Deception Bay station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Rothwell station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Deception Bay is 126 km. The road distance is 112 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 16m and costs $4.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.
Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Deception Bay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Maine Tce near Union St via Brisbane, Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, and Rothwell station in around 3h 25m.
Tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Rothwell station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Flexible
- $26–45
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Booking & Getting There
Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay.
There are 572+ hotels available in Deception Bay.