There are 4 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Laidley by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain Westlander
4h 7m$38–344Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Laidleytrain Westlander
4h 36m$16–312Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6 to Ipswich station - Bell Stbus
- Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Railway St at Rosewood stationbus
4h 38m$31–49Drive 137.5 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Laidleycar 137.5 km
1h 38m$25–36
Surfers Paradise to Laidley by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Laidley is to train which costs $15 - $320 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Laidley is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at William St at Laidley via Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square, Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6, Ipswich station - Bell St and Railway St at Rosewood station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Laidley. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Laidley via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Laidley is 162 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Laidley without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Surfers Paradise to Laidley, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Laidley bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Laidley train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Laidley is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $320 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Laidley, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to William St at Laidley via Brisbane, Ann Street Stop 11 at King George Square, Milton Rd at Milton Rail station, stop 5/6, Ipswich station - Bell St, and Railway St at Rosewood station in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Laidley via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
Train from Roma Street to Laidley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–305
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $20–40
- AChoice
- $15–20
- Gold Class
- $244
- Heritage Class
- $305
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- 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 Laidley bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Surfers Paradise to Laidley train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Laidley is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Laidley.
There are 15+ hotels available in Laidley.











