What is the cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach is to train and tram which costs $2 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Varsity Lakes and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach. However, there are services departing from Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent and arriving at Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Broadbeach South station, stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Varsity Lakes and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Varsity Lakes station to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach?

The distance between Varsity Lakes and Main Beach is 34 km. The road distance is 15.4 km.

How do I travel from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach without a car is to train and tram which takes 46 min and costs $2.

How long does it take to get from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varsity Lakes to Main Beach bus from?

Varsity Lakes to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent station.

Where do I catch the Varsity Lakes to Main Beach train from?

Varsity Lakes to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2.

Where does the Varsity Lakes to Main Beach bus arrive?

Varsity Lakes to Main Beach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Broadbeach South station.

Where does the Varsity Lakes to Main Beach train arrive?

Varsity Lakes to Main Beach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Helensvale station, platform 2.

Can I drive from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Main Beach is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2778+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Varsity Lakes to Main Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Main Beach by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Helensvale station, platform 2train Vlbd / ...
2. Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Main Beach station, platform 2tram L1
46 min
$2
Line 750 bus, line 705 bus
1. Take the bus from Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent to Broadbeach South stationbus 750
2. Take the bus from Broadbeach South station, stop C to Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Parkbus 705
1h 5m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Varsity Lakes to Main Beachtaxi 15.4 km
17 min
$45–60
Drive 15.4 km
1. Drive from Varsity Lakes to Main Beachcar 15.4 km
17 min
$3–4
Line 765 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Christine Ave at Regensberg Close to Christine Avenue stationbus 765
2. Take the tram from Christine Avenue station, platform 1 to Main Beach station, platform 1tram L1
48 min
$2

Varsity Lakes to Main Beach by train and tram

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Distance: 34 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Varsity Pde at Lakefront Crescent to Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park via Broadbeach South station, stop C in around 1h 5m.

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