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

From Surfers Paradise to Caboolture by bus and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 VLBD train and finally take the IPNA train from Central Station station to Caboolture Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

172minA$11.46
Walk to bus station
Bus - 740740
Train - VLBDVLBD
Train - IPNAIPNA
Walk to Caboolture
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 - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    72 min
  • 7
    Train - IPNAIPNA
    Wait for train
    IPNA
    Nambour Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caboolture Station
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caboolture
    Walk to
    Caboolture
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Surfers Paradise to Caboolture by light rail and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GCR1 light rail from Cypress Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBD train and finally take the IPNA train from Central Station station to Caboolture Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

174minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBDVLBD
Train - IPNAIPNA
Walk to Caboolture
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 - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    66 min
  • 6
    Train - IPNAIPNA
    Wait for train
    IPNA
    Nambour Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caboolture Station
    49 min
  • 8
    Walk to Caboolture
    Walk to
    Caboolture
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture

The distance between Surfers Paradise, Brisbane and Caboolture, Brisbane is approximately 137.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brisbane – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is located at Tarcoola Crescent, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Surfers Paradise.

Bus stations close to Surfers Paradise:

  • Surfers Paradise
  • Ferny Ave at Palm Avenue
  • Surfers Paradise Bvd at Cypress Ave

Public transport stations close to Caboolture, Brisbane

Caboolture is located at Caboolture, Brisbane and the nearest public transport station is Caboolture Square Shopping Centre.

Train stations close to Caboolture:

  • Morayfield Station
  • Caboolture Station

Bus stations close to Caboolture:

  • Caboolture Square Shopping Centre
  • Caboolture Hub
  • George St at Caboolture State School

From Surfers Paradise to Caboolture by light rail and train

To get from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture in Brisbane, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the GCR1 light rail from Cypress Avenue Station station to Helensvale Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VLBD train and finally take the IPNA train from Central Station station to Caboolture Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$11.46.

174minA$11.46
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GCR1GCR1
Train - VLBDVLBD
Train - IPNAIPNA
Walk to Caboolture
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 - VLBDVLBD
    Wait for train
    VLBD
    Domestic Airport Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central Station
    66 min
  • 6
    Train - IPNAIPNA
    Wait for train
    IPNA
    Nambour Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caboolture Station
    49 min
  • 8
    Walk to Caboolture
    Walk to
    Caboolture
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 740, Train line VLBD, Train line IPNA.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Light Rail line GCR1, Train line VLBD, Train line IPNA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture in Brisbane?

    The 740 bus line goes from Thomas Dr Near Burra St station near Surfers Paradise to Nerang station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Nerang station near Caboolture in Brisbane

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

    The total travel time between Surfers Paradise and Caboolture in Brisbane by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Nerang station, which is closest to Caboolture in Brisbane.

  • How much is the bus fare from Surfers Paradise to Caboolture?

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