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 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBN train and finally take the 150 bus from Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station station to Queen Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$9.17.

136minA$9.17
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - 150150
Walk to Brisbane
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 Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station
    ID 320921
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fruitgrove Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Beenleigh Rd at Fruitgrove Station
    ID 005786
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Queen Street Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Street Station
    ID 000919
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and train via 740, VLBN and 140

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 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBN train and finally take the 140 bus from Mains Rd at Altandi, Stop 68 station to Queen Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$9.17.

137minA$9.17
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - 140140
Walk to Brisbane
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 Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station
    ID 320921
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Altandi Station
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mains Rd at Altandi, Stop 68
    ID 015764
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Queen Street Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Street Station
    ID 000919
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    260 m • 4 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 84.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 136 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.

Public transport stations close to Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is located at Tarcoola Crescent, City and the nearest public transport station is Thomas Dr Near Parnoo St.

Bus stations close to Surfers Paradise:

  • Thomas Dr Near Parnoo St
  • Thomas Dr Near Burra St
  • Surfers Paradise

Public transport stations close to Brisbane, City

Brisbane is located at Adelaide Street, City and the nearest public transport station is Adelaide Street Stop 20 at City Hall.

Train stations close to Brisbane:

  • Central Station
  • Roma Street Station

Bus stations close to Brisbane:

  • Adelaide Street Stop 20 at City Hall
  • King George Square, 2b
  • King George Square, 2a

Ferry stations close to Brisbane:

  • South Bank Ferry Terminal
  • Riverside Ferry Terminal
  • North Quay Ferry Terminal

Related Routes

Alternative route from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and train via 740, VLBN and 140

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 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBN train and finally take the 140 bus from Mains Rd at Altandi, Stop 68 station to Queen Street Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$9.17.

137minA$9.17
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - 140140
Walk to Brisbane
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 Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station
    ID 320921
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Altandi Station
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mains Rd at Altandi, Stop 68
    ID 015764
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Queen Street Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Street Station
    ID 000919
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 740, Train line VLBN, Bus line 150.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 740, Train line VLBN, Bus line 140.

  • 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 16 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 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Nerang Station 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 16 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 Station 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$9.17.

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