What is the cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach is to tram which costs $1 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Surfers Paradise and Main Beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Surfers Paradise and Main Beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 station and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 1 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach?

The distance between Surfers Paradise and Main Beach is 2 km.

How do I travel from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach without a car is to tram which takes 6 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach?

The tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Main Beach station, platform 1 takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to Main Beach bus from?

Surfers Paradise to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to Main Beach train from?

Surfers Paradise to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to Main Beach bus arrive?

Surfers Paradise to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue station.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to Main Beach train arrive?

Surfers Paradise to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Main Beach station, platform 1.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2704+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Surfers Paradise to Main Beach - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 705 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Main Beach by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Main Beach station, platform 1tram L1
6 min
$1
Line 705 bus
1. Take the bus from Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park to Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenuebus 705
9 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Main Beachtaxi 3.4 km
4 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Surfers Paradise to Main Beachwalk 3.1 km
36 min

Surfers Paradise to Main Beach by tram

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Distance: 2.4 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

Translink operates a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Main Beach station, platform 1 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Remembrance Dr at Bruce Bishop Car Park to Main Beach Pde at Woodroffe Avenue every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 9 min.

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