What is the cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore?

The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore is to train which costs $4 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore?

The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Surfers Paradise and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Surfers Paradise and Maroochydore?

No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Maroochydore station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Landsborough station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Bowen Hills station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore?

The distance between Surfers Paradise and Maroochydore is 181 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $45 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore bus from?

Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore train from?

Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or bus from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore?

The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore bus arrive?

Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore train arrive?

Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bowen Hills station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore?

Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore.

Where can I stay near Maroochydore?

There are 1838+ hotels available in Maroochydore.

Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
3h 39m
$47–71
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train Ipna / ...
5h 24m
$4
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
4h 28m
$26–36
Drive 175.1 km
1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydorecar 175.1 km
2h 5m
$32–46
Bus via Mooloolaba, River Esplanade
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Au001 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mooloolababus Au050-1 / ...
4h 33m
$26–44

Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore by bus and foot

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.9 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Aerodrome Rd at Rose Street via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Bowen Hills station, platform 4, Landsborough station, platform 1, and Landsborough station, stop A in around 5h 24m.

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