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

From Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 740 bus from Thomas Dr Near Burra St station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBN train and finally take the R586 bus from Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station station to Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

141minA$11.46
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - R586R586
Leaves from Thomas Dr Near Burra St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Dr Near Burra St
    ID 301384
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fruitgrove Station
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station
    ID 005786
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - R586R586
    Wait for bus
    R586
    Fruitgrove Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall
    Ride to bus station
    Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall
    ID 000014
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 train line and one bus line: take the GCR1 light rail from Cypress Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBN train and finally take the R586 bus from Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station station to Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

144minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - R586R586
Leaves from Cypress Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Cypress Avenue Station
    830 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GCR1GCR1
    Wait for light rail
    GCR1
    Helensvale
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fruitgrove Station
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station
    ID 005786
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R586R586
    Wait for bus
    R586
    Fruitgrove Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall
    Ride to bus station
    Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall
    ID 000014
    39 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 85.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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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 train line and one bus line: take the GCR1 light rail from Cypress Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBN train and finally take the R586 bus from Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station station to Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

144minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - R586R586
Leaves from Cypress Avenue Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Cypress Avenue Station
    830 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GCR1GCR1
    Wait for light rail
    GCR1
    Helensvale
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fruitgrove Station
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station
    ID 005786
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - R586R586
    Wait for bus
    R586
    Fruitgrove Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall
    Ride to bus station
    Ann Street Stop 12 at City Hall
    ID 000014
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 740, Train line VLBN, Bus line R586.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Light Rail line GCR1, Train line VLBN, Bus line R586.

  • Is there a direct bus between Surfers Paradise and Brisbane?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The 740 bus line goes from Thomas Dr Near Burra St station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane to Nerang station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Nerang station near Brisbane in City.

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

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise in Brisbane and Brisbane in City by bus and train is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 740 bus from the Thomas Dr Near Burra St stop near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane.

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

    Get off the bus at the Nerang stop, which is closest to Brisbane in City.

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

    The ride from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane costs A$11.46.

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