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 train line and one bus line: take the GCL3 light rail from Cavill 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 12 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.

132minA$0.50
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCL3GCL3
Train - VLBNVLBN
Bus - R586R586
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
    Train - VLBNVLBN
    Wait for train
    VLBN
    Banoon Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fruitgrove Station
    49 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
    37 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 83.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 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 schedule from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane

To check the bus, 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 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Light Rail line GCL3, Train line VLBN, Bus line R586.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 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 one train line and one bus line till Helensvale Station station near Brisbane in City.

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

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise in Brisbane and Brisbane in City by light rail, train and bus is about 2 hr 12 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 total light rail, train and bus fare from Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

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

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