There are 4 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba by bus, tram, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Pm12
2h 26m$26–36Tram, 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 Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
3h 4m$4Drive 83.6 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Pinkenbacar 83.6 km
1h 1m$16–22Bus, line 301 bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St to Lamington Ave at Doomben Rail, stop 27bus 301
3h 16m$29–47
Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba is to tram and train which costs $4 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Boronia Rd at Aviation School via Toombul Shopping Centre station, platform B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Pinkenba station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Toombul station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Pinkenba is 96 km. The road distance is 83.6 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba without a car is to bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $26 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.
Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Pinkenba, QLD, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane once daily. Tickets cost $24–35 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- 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
Bus from Adelaide Street Stop 24 near Edward St to Lamington Ave at Doomben Rail, stop 27
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Booking & Getting There
Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Pinkenba.
There are 2595+ hotels available in Pinkenba.