What is the cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Southport Central?

The cheapest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Southport Central is to tram which costs $1 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Southport Central?

The fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Southport Central is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Surfers Paradise and Southport Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Scarborough St at White Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Surfers Paradise and Southport Central?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 station and arriving at Southport South station, platform 1 station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Surfers Paradise to Southport Central?

The distance between Surfers Paradise and Southport Central is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Surfers Paradise to Southport Central without a car is to tram which takes 14 min and costs $1.

How long does it take to get from Surfers Paradise to Southport Central?

The tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Southport South station, platform 1 takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to Southport Central bus from?

Surfers Paradise to Southport Central bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Surfers Paradise station.

Where do I catch the Surfers Paradise to Southport Central train from?

Surfers Paradise to Southport Central train services, operated by Translink, depart from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to Southport Central bus arrive?

Surfers Paradise to Southport Central bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Scarborough St at White Street station.

Where does the Surfers Paradise to Southport Central train arrive?

Surfers Paradise to Southport Central train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Southport South station, platform 1.

Where can I stay near Southport Central?

There are 2778+ hotels available in Southport Central.

Surfers Paradise to Southport Central - 4 ways to travel via tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Surfers Paradise to Southport Central by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Southport South station, platform 1tram L1
14 min
$1
Line 731 bus
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough St at White Streetbus 70 / ...
25 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Surfers Paradise to Southport Centraltaxi 5.2 km
6 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Surfers Paradise to Southport Centralwalk 4.7 km
56 min

Surfers Paradise to Southport Central by tram and foot

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Distance: 4.3 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Translink operates a vehicle from Cavill Avenue station, platform 1 to Southport South station, platform 1 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Scarborough St at White Street hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 23 min.

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