There are 3 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Burpengary Bruce Highwaybus Pm16
3h 14m$47–73Tram, train
cheapest- 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 17m$4Drive 112 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Deception Baycar 112 km
1h 25m$21–30
Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay by bus and foot
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 17m.
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 Deception Bay Rd at Bailey Road via Brisbane Roma Street and Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
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 17m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Deception Bay is 121 km. The road distance is 112 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Deception Bay without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 14m 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 Deception Bay Rd at Bailey Road via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Burpengary Bruce Highway, and Eastern Service Rd at Creek Road in around 3h 14m.
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 20 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Burpengary Bruce Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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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 588+ hotels available in Deception Bay.








