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How to get fromSurfers Paradise to Rathdowneyby tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Tram, train, line 588 bus, line 540 bus, 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 Loganlea station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Loganlea station to Park Ridge park 'n' ride stop Abus bus 588
    4. Take the bus from Park Ridge park 'n' ride stop B to Anna St at William Streetbus bus 540
    5. Take the taxi from Anna St at William Street to Rathdowneytaxi taxi
    3h 32m
    $84–104

  2. Drive 90.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Surfers Paradise to Rathdowneycar car 90.3 km
    1h 23m
    $17–24

  3. Line 740 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave to Nerang Bicentennial Centrebus bus 740
    2. Take the taxi from Nerang Bicentennial Centre to Rathdowneytaxi taxi
    1h 41m
    $240–290

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 136.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Surfers Paradise to Rathdowney. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to Loganlea station, platform 2, walk to Loganlea station, take the line 588 bus to Park Ridge park 'n' ride stop A, walk to Park Ridge park 'n' ride stop B, take the line 540 bus to Anna St at William Street, then take the taxi to Rathdowney. Alternatively, you can take the line 740 bus to Nerang Bicentennial Centre then take the taxi to Rathdowney.

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