There are 4 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, car, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
1h 14m$24–37Tram, 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 Fortitude Valley station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2h 5m$2Drive 79.2 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valleycar 79.2 km
57 min$15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valleytaxi 79.2 km
57 min$230–290
Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley is to tram and train which costs $2 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Wickham Street Stop 229 near Warner St via Adelaide Street Stop 20 at City Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Fortitude Valley station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Fortitude Valley station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Fortitude Valley is 79 km. The road distance is 79.2 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.
Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Fortitude Valley station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $230–290
13cabs
- Phone
- +61 132227
- Website
- book.13cabs.com.au
Black & White Cabs
- Phone
- 133 222
- Website
- blackandwhitecabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley is 79 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Surfers Paradise to Fortitude Valley.
There are 2492+ hotels available in Fortitude Valley.