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

From Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by light rail and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, take the GCR1 light rail from Cavill Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, take the VLBD train from Helensvale Station station to Central Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$11.46. The light rail and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Brisbane on the Moovit app.

114minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBDVLBD
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
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GCR1GCR1
    Wait for light rail
    GCR1
    Helensvale
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Helensvale Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, take the 740 bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, take the VLBD train from Nerang Station station to Central Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$11.46. The light rail and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Brisbane on the Moovit app.

124minA$11.46
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBDVLBD
Walk to Brisbane
Leaves from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave
    ID 319488
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    72 min
  • 7
    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 85.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in City – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane

To check the light rail and train 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 light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, 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 light rail and train schedules.

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From Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, take the 740 bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, take the VLBD train from Nerang Station station to Central Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$11.46. The light rail and train schedule from Surfers Paradise may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Brisbane on the Moovit app.

124minA$11.46
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBDVLBD
Walk to Brisbane
Leaves from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave
    ID 319488
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 740740
    Wait for bus
    740
    Nerang
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nerang Station, Stop E
    ID 320919
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nerang Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Light Rail line GCR1, Train line VLBD.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 740, Train line VLBD.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

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

    The GCR1 light rail line goes from Cavill Avenue Station station near Surfers Paradise in Brisbane to Helensvale station. From there you’ll have to take 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 and train?

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise in Brisbane and Brisbane in City by light rail and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the GCR1 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, 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$11.46.

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