There are 5 ways to get from Tweed Heads to Hope Island by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 760 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
- Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
1h 43m$2Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Burleigh Heads station, stop Abus 700
- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram L1
2h 41m$2–25Drive 52.3 km
- Drive from Tweed Heads to Hope Islandcar 52.3 km
40 min$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tweed Heads to Hope Islandtaxi 52.3 km
40 min$150–190Line 760 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus 760
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop A to Hope Island station, stop Abus R761
2h 31m$2
Tweed Heads to Hope Island by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tweed Heads to Hope Island is to line 760 bus and train which costs $3 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Tweed Heads to Hope Island is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Tweed Heads to Hope Island. However, there are services departing from Wharf St at Tweed Heads and arriving at Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre via Varsity Lakes station, stop A and Hope Island station, stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Tweed Heads and Hope Island is 51 km. The road distance is 52.3 km.
The best way to get from Tweed Heads to Hope Island without a car is to line 760 bus and train which takes 1h 43m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Tweed Heads to Hope Island, including transfers.
Tweed Heads to Hope Island bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Wharf St at Tweed Heads station.
Tweed Heads to Hope Island bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Varsity Lakes station, stop A.
Hope Island is 1h behind Tweed Heads. It is currently 7:09 AM in Tweed Heads and 6:09 AM in Hope Island.
Yes, the driving distance between Tweed Heads to Hope Island is 52 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Tweed Heads to Hope Island.
What companies run services between Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia and Hope Island, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre via Varsity Lakes station, stop A and Hope Island station, stop B in around 2h 31m.
Train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Hope Island station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Lakes station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Burleigh Heads station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Wharf St at Tweed Heads to Varsity Lakes station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop A to Hope Island station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Kingscliff Tweed Coast Taxis
- Phone
- +61 1300 992 487
- Website
- kingsclifftaxis.com.au
Tweed Heads Coolangatta Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 7 5536 3371
- Website
- tweedtaxis.com.au
Want to know more about travelling around Australia
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia
Read the travel guide
4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 2208+ hotels available in Hope Island.


