How to get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by light rail and train?

From Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by light rail and train

To get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, take the GCR1 light rail from Surfers Paradise North 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 58 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

118minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBDVLBD
Walk to Brisbane
Leaves from Surfers Paradise North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Surfers Paradise North Station
    290 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
    31 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 Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and train

To get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 740 bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBD train and finally take the 197 bus from Cultural Centre Station, Platform 1 station to Adelaide Street Stop 18 at City Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$9.17.

120minA$9.17
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBDVLBD
Bus - 197197
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
    910 m • 12 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 - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Brisbane Station
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cultural Centre Station, Platform 1
    ID 010802
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    City - South Brisbane Loop
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adelaide Street Stop 18 at City Hall
    ID 000018
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane

The distance between Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise, City and Brisbane, City is approximately 84.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade 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.

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From Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by bus and train

To get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane in City, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 740 bus from Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave station to Nerang Station, Stop E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBD train and finally take the 197 bus from Cultural Centre Station, Platform 1 station to Adelaide Street Stop 18 at City Hall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$9.17.

120minA$9.17
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBDVLBD
Bus - 197197
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
    910 m • 12 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 - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Brisbane Station
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cultural Centre Station, Platform 1
    ID 010802
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 197197
    Wait for bus
    197
    City - South Brisbane Loop
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adelaide Street Stop 18 at City Hall
    ID 000018
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brisbane
    Walk to
    Brisbane
    Adelaide Street
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Light Rail line GCR1, Train line VLBD.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 740, Train line VLBD, Bus line 197.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Main Beach Pde at Esplanade 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 58 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The GCR1 light rail line goes from Surfers Paradise North Station station near Main Beach Pde at Esplanade 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 Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise in Brisbane and Brisbane in City by light rail and train is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to get to Brisbane?

    Get on the GCR1 light rail from the Surfers Paradise North Station station near Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise in Brisbane.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Main Beach Pde at Esplanade 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 Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane?

    The ride from Main Beach Pde at Esplanade Surfers Paradise to Brisbane costs A$11.46.

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