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

From Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and light rail

To get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the GCL3 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 M2 bus from Boggo Road Station, Platform 5 station to King George Square, 1c station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$0.50. The bus and light rail schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Brisbane on the Moovit app.

133minA$0.50
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCL3GCL3
Bus - R772R772
Bus - M2M2
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 - GCL3GCL3
    Wait for light rail
    GCL3
    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 Stop A
    ID 320907
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - R772R772
    Wait for bus
    R772
    Boggo Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 6
    ID 010796
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boggo Road Station, Platform 5
    ID 010795
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    RBWH Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King George Square, 1c
    ID 010785
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    80 m • 2 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 82.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane

To check the bus and light rail schedule 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 and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Light Rail line GCL3, Bus line R772, Bus line M2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

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

    The GCL3 light rail line goes from Cavill Avenue Station station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane to Helensvale Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Helensvale Station station near Brisbane in City.

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

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise in Brisbane and Brisbane in City by light rail and bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the GCL3 light rail from the Cavill Avenue Station 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 stop, which is closest to Brisbane in City.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

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

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