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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Mount Cottonby tram, train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Mount Cotton by tram, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram tram L1
    2. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Beenleigh station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the taxi from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Mount Cottontaxi taxi
    1h 26m
    $62–82

  2. Drive 57.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Mount Cottoncar car 57.7 km
    44 min
    $11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Mount Cottontaxi taxi 57.7 km
    44 min
    $230–280

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  • Distance: 58.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Surfers Paradise to Mount Cotton. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Beenleigh station, platform 2, then take the taxi to Mount Cotton. Alternatively, you can drive from Surfers Paradise to Mount Cotton in around 44 min.

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