There are 4 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough by bus (Greyhound), tram, train, car, or bus
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Bus, line 310 bus, line 690 bus
best- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventidebus 310
- Take the bus from Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Roadbus 690 / ...
3h 5m$25–38Tram, 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 Central station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1train
3h 16m$4Drive 111.3 km
- Drive from Surfers Paradise to Scarboroughcar 111.3 km
1h 22m$20–29Train, line 690 bus
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 2train Vlbd
- Take the bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Roadbus 690 / ...
3h 33m$4
Surfers Paradise to Scarborough by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough is to tram and train which costs $4 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Surfers Paradise station to Scarborough station. However, there are services departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 and arriving at Kippa-Ring station, platform 1 via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Central station, platform 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Surfers Paradise and Scarborough is 121 km. The road distance is 111.3 km.
The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough without a car is to bus and line 310 bus and line 690 bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $24 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough, including transfers.
Surfers Paradise to Scarborough bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Surfers Paradise to Scarborough train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.
Surfers Paradise to Scarborough bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
What companies run services between Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia and Scarborough, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road via Brisbane, Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St, and Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide in around 3h 5m.
Tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Central station, platform 6 to Kippa-Ring station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $26–40
- Advantage
- $22–35
- Flexible
- $23–35
Bus from Edward Street Stop 142 near Queen St to Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Hornibrook Hwy at Eventide to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Sandgate bus station, stop 2 to Scarborough Rd at Griffith Road
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Surfers Paradise to Scarborough train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 4.
Yes, the driving distance between Surfers Paradise to Scarborough is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough.
There are 548+ hotels available in Scarborough.






