How to get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus, light rail and train?

From Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus, light rail and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the L1 light rail from Cavill Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R772 bus and finally take the BNBD train from Beenleigh Station station to Central Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$0.50. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Brisbane on the Moovit app.

152minA$0.50
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - L1L1
Bus - R772R772
Train - BNBDBNBD
Walk to Brisbane
Leaves from Cavill Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Cavill Avenue Station
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - L1L1
    Wait for light rail
    L1
    Helensvale
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Helensvale L1 Bus Stop
    ID 320404
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - R772R772
    Wait for bus
    R772
    Beenleigh Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beenleigh Station, Stop A
    ID 310034
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Beenleigh Station
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNBDBNBD
    Wait for train
    BNBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane

The distance between Surfers Paradise, City and Brisbane, City is approximately 88.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train timetable from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane

To check the bus, light rail and train timetable from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Surfers Paradise) and destination (Brisbane), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Light Rail line L1, Bus line R772, Train line BNBD.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Surfers Paradise and Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The L1 light rail line goes from Cavill Avenue Station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane to Helensvale Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Helensvale Station near Brisbane in City.

  • How long does it take to travel from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by light rail, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise in Brisbane and Brisbane in City by light rail, bus and train is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Surfers Paradise to get to Brisbane?

    Get on the L1 light rail from the Cavill Avenue Station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Surfers Paradise and Brisbane?

    Get off the light rail at the Helensvale Station, which is closest to Brisbane in City.

  • How much is the total light rail, bus and train fare from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The ride from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane costs A$0.50.

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